For a long time I questioned the point of Holy Communion. Then one day it dawned on me as I walked from my pew to the altar rail. The walk was longer than I thought.

For me, Communion celebrates the long walk of Christ from life to crucifixion to resurrection. It is the walk that Christians around the world make each Communion service. 

It is the walk that the saints in heaven walked long before us. The bread we eat reminds me of the manna that God provided to the Israelites in the desert. The wine is the life-giving blood of God’s grace that Christ gave for our salvation.

At Communion the story of our faith is constantly being retold and demanding to be heard. At Communion we are committing to serve our brothers and sisters—even the entire world. 

And when we glimpse the truth that lies within the mystery and Communion becomes more revelation than routine, our lives are radically transformed. Communion is a miracle that empowers and encourages us to take the love of God into the world for the sake of Christ.

Prayer: O God, thank you for the mystery of Communion where we experience your presence. Help us to see you in those we encounter. May we know and share your love more completely. Amen