On the night of betrayal and desertion, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread and gave it to the Disciples, saying "This is my body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me". In the same way, Jesus also took the cup, saying, "This is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me."

Consecrate, therefore, by your Holy Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine and bless us that as we receive them at this table, we may offer you faith and praise, we may be united with Christ and one another and we may continue fairthful in all things.

Come to this sacred table not because you must, but because you may. Come not because you are fulfilled, but because in your emptiness you stand in need of God's mercy and assurance. Come not to express an opinion but to seek a presence and to pray for a spirit. Come to this table, then, sisters and brothers, as you are. Partake and share. It is spread for you and me that we might again know that God has come to us, shared our common lot, and invited us to join the people of God's new age.


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