274 St. Barnabas on the Desert, Paradise Valley, AZ, Nikon D-80, f 5.6, 1/100, ISO 800, Saturated, 12-20-09"I'm not worthy, but only say the word Lord and I shall be healed"... This is my silent prayer every Sunday before communion. I really am not worthy or remotely good enough in thought, word and deed to be taking communion.
Are you asking why do I take it then? Why don't I cross my arms and accept a blessing rather than sharing in the sacrament of my Lord? The answer is without logic and without the perfect scripture verse to back up my actions, but plain and simple...I'm a sinner and I'm praying that by renewing my soul with the Body and Blood of Christ, I might start anew.
Today, the calling was to serve. "The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation"...Those were the words I repeated as I held the cup of wine for my brothers and sisters to dip their wafer into. Looking into their eyes, holding the chalice and still not worthy, I am deeply moved by the power of the Holy Spirit and whisper to myself...Thank you God. I am your servant, He died on a cross for me, lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil. Again, today, I start anew...
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