The Henri Nouwen Society of toronto, Ontario, canada - Daily Meditation for Wednesday, 11 October 2017: "Knowing One Another in Christ"

The Henri Nouwen Society of toronto, Ontario, canada - Daily Meditation for Wednesday, 11 October 2017: "Knowing One Another in Christ"

DAILY MEDITATION: "

Knowing One Another in Christ" for Wednesday, 11 

October 2017 

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Often we think that we first have to know and understand one another before we gather around the Eucharistic table. Although it is good if those who share in the Body and Blood of Christ know one another personally, coming together regularly for the Eucharist can create a spiritual unity that goes far beyond the various levels of "knowing one another" in human ways. As we enter together into the sacred mysteries of the death and resurrection of Jesus by participating in the Eucharist, we gradually become one body. We truly come to know one another in Christ.

For further reflection...
Look in the scroll of the Lord and read: "Not one of these will be missing, not one will lack her mate. For it is his mouth that has given the order, and his Spirit will gather them together." (Isaiah 34: 16 (NIV))
Your response...
What is one of your most meaningful memories of receiving the bread and wine?

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Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo.

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