Know Before You Go

In this Know Before You Go video, Fr. Charlie Bouchard explores the deeper meaning of meals in scripture, moving beyond simple etiquette to understand sacramental dining. This Sunday reflection on the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time examines three types of meals: functional, social, and sacramental - focusing on how Jesus's four meals with the Pharisees in Luke's Gospel reveal the transformative power of humble encounter. Learn why humility, not humiliation, is essential for authentic spiritual transformation and how every Eucharist calls us to "come as you are" while leaving pretense behind.

**Scripture References:** Luke 14:1-14 (22nd Sunday Ordinary Time), Last Supper, Road to Emmaus

## Chapter Breakdown

### Chapter 1: "Types of Meals" (0:00 - 1:29)
- Introduction to Sunday readings preparation
- Three categories: functional, social, sacramental
- Highway stop vs relationship-building meals
- Food as secondary to connection

### Chapter 2: "Beyond Emily Post Etiquette" (1:29 - 2:07)
- Initial impression of gospel as etiquette lesson
- Don't take the best seat advice
- Avoiding embarrassment and humiliation
- Deeper meaning awaits

### Chapter 3: "Sacramental Meals Defined" (2:07 - 3:30)
- Transcendent meaning beyond social function
- Jesus dining with enemies (Pharisees)
- Four meals in Luke's Gospel pattern
- Transformation as the goal

### Chapter 4: "Biblical Examples" (3:30 - 4:16)
- Last Supper as meal par excellence
- Road to Emmaus recognition
- Eyes opened through shared meals
- Sacramental potential for conversion

### Chapter 5: "The Necessity of Humility" (4:16 - 5:26)
- Not debasing oneself but authentic presence
- Putting aside pretense and power desires
- Coming as we are vs wearing false self
- Openness proportional to authenticity

### Chapter 6: "Eucharistic Preparation" (5:26 - 6:15)
- Confessing sins before Mass
- Setting aside barriers to encounter
- Humility vs humiliation distinction
- Becoming who we really are

### Chapter 7: "Pride and Preaching" (6:15 - 7:52)
- Occupational hazard for preachers
- German baroque church example
- Scripture quotes on pulpit steps
- Authentic preaching from true self

### Chapter 8: "Practical Application" (7:52 - 8:20)
- Reflection on personal humility
- Being proud while avoiding barriers
- Receiving transformative grace
- Authentic encounters call

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