God is famous for his wondrous works.
The LORD is full of mercy and compassion.
1 CORINTHIANS 10:16 (CEV)
When we drink from the cup we ask God to bless, isn't that sharing in the blood of Christ? When we eat the bread we break, isn't that sharing in the body of Christ?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The Lord graciously includes us in his mission of mercy and compassion.
DAILY FODDER
How does Holy Communion enable us to participate in Jesus' mission of mercy and compassion? What's going on there?
PRAYER
Gracious Lord, how beautiful your works, how wonderful your deeds! Thank you for your mercy, granting us grace to live forever in the shadow of the cross. Hear the praises of your people in the lifting of your cup, in the bread and wine, the body and blood. Send us into all the world to proclaim your good works. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
