We are called to come to this table in faith knowing that all that we have is the fruit of the perfect sacrifice of Christ. His body and blood makes us whole. We come also in hope. In this simple meal Christ fills us with the hope of glory. By partaking of this meal we have the hope and profound assurance that Christ will fulfill His promises to us; and this meal also is a symbol of the love of ...

... God on their part now, prayer and the like, may be necessary to their meeting Him suitably hereafter: and direct intercourse on His part with them, or what we call sacramental communion, may be necessary in some incomprehensible way, even for preparing their very nature to bear the sight of Him.zzLet us then take this view of religious service; it is “going out to meet the Bridegroom,”zzThis ...

... one Teacher, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. General Meditation: After explaining to the disciples that the Pharisees teach really well but they don’t practice what they ... want to be one with you, calling no one Father but you, being taught by you, being in communion with you. Teach me what it means to be so close that words become unnecessary and pains become ...

From the site of the Newman Cause, comes this meditation from an 1838 sermon where "Newman explains that Christian worship should prepare us on earth for meeting ... Him suitably hereafter: and direct intercourse on His part with them, or what we call sacramental communion, may be necessary in some incomprehensible way, even for preparing their very nature to bear the sight of Him. Let us then ...

Shutting the door to the outside world in order to spend time alone with the Holy One is another indispensable aspect of door-closing. When we close the door to external activity, we pause to be in solidarity with the One who enriches and restores our inner balance. We give ourselves to silent communion with our

... with the homeless in our community. Donna led a wonderful meditation--spoken, silent, sung and moving. I baked fresh bread ... the Jewish Passover Seder to the Christian Eucharist communion service, from the Muslim feasts to break the fasts of ... ;of sharing a meal with someone, they become your companion. Likewise, “communion” and “community” come from the same roots— ...