Thursday, October 11th:
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.
Henri Nouwen
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)