Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
At the table with friends and family
Holding hands, bumping shoulders
Kisses, breathing each other’s breath
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Feeling the presence of
All who came before me
All who are here now
All who will come after me
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Knowing Jesus, Carpenter, Rabbi, Rebel
is here in the room with me
Encouraging me to be His body
As I eat the bread, drink the wine
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Doesn’t matter where I share my bread or wine
Church altar, Home, city street
Meadow, or a battle field
Communion, Lord’s, Supper, Eucharist
Doesn’t matter what time of day or year
Before dawn, Noon, After Dark
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Doesn’t matter what bread is served
Crackers, Oreos, gluten free bread
Or Hot Dog Buns
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Doesn’t matter what is poured out
Wine, grape juice, Kool-Aid
Water, or Mountain Dew
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Doesn’t matter who is at your Table
Christian, Jew, Muslim
Poor, rich, healthy, disabled
(Remember the Table doesn’t belong to you)
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
All that matters is whether
2 or more are gathered, together
In love, compassion, and mercy
Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist
Ruth Jewell, © September 5, 2021
John and I have missed in person communion, it is, after all, why we go to church. But going to church right now simply isn’t an option. So, I decided we would hold our own Eucharist, Lord’s Supper, Communion here where we are. I have everything I need, pitcher, chalice, paten, bread, grape juice and put all those together with John, me, and Jesus and our table is set.
I will admit we added three more. We added Charlie, Esmerelda, and Louis our Chihuahuas. Yes, I know some would say “what sacrilege” to give communion bread to my dogs. But I would tell them that no purer souls exist than the souls of my dogs. For they embody love, compassion, mercy, and yes justice as well. I know that Jesus would welcome them because they are Gods Children just as I am. And, since the table isn’t mine but Jesus’ then I know they are welcome. They are welcome just as any human who came to the table Jesus sets would be welcome. Just as anyone who came to my home and shared what was laid out would be welcome.
So, in need of Communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist? Then come on over, no matter who you are, no matter what your faith, no matter your economic status, no matter your medical status, or creature type you are all welcome at the table.
Ruth Jewell, © September 5, 2021
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