In memory of Jesus, we gather and give thanks; in memory of Jesus, we speak, we pray. In memory of Jesus, we take and eat, all in memory of him. Remembering the manna, the heavenly bread; remembering the day thousand were fed; remembering the Supper, the meal of the twelve; we do all in memory … Read more
In the breaking of the bread we have known Him; we have been fed. Jesus the stranger, Jesus the Lord, be our companion; be our hope. Bread for the journey, strength for our years, manna of ages of struggle and tears. Cup of salvation, fruit of the land, bless and receive now, the work of … Read more
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless your chosen pilgrim flock with manna in the wilderness, with water from the rock. We would not live by bread alone, but by your word of grace, in strength of which we travel on to our abiding place. Be known to us in breaking bread, and do not then … Read more
That there may be bread, that there may be joy, for all humanity to share with gratitude: let this be our prayer, and may each child of earth long for a freedom that will flourish in all lands. Simple is the truth that our love cannot be real unless we choose to bless each other … Read more
Bread that was sown in our hills and valleys, now harvested, becomes one. From all the world gather your people, O God, into the feast of your Love. With grateful hearts, we sing our joy for knowing Spirit within, among us all; life and knowledge revealed through your word Jesus the Christ, Emmanuel. Leaven and … Read more
O Lord, I’m not worthy, yet you come to live in me. So speak your word of comfort, by your touch strengthen and heal me. Take this and eat my body and drink my saving blood, poured out for your redemption: A symbol of my love. Called to be God’s new people, made one in … Read more
Let us be bread, blessed by the Lord, broken and shared, life for the world. Let us be wine, love freely poured, let us be one in the Lord. (One faith, one hope, one symbol of love given to us in this one bread, one cup. O let us be one in the Lord.) I … Read more
Feed on me, and never will you hunger; feed on me, and life will never end. Do not work for bread that cannot fill you. Set your heart on food that long endures. I will feed the food you need, take my word, my Father’s life is yours. Moses brought you manna in the desert. … Read more
Love is His word, Love is His way, feasting with all, fasting alone, living and dying, rising again love, only love is His way. Richer than gold is the love of my Lord. Better than splendour and wealth. Love is His way, love is His mark, sharing His last Passover feast. Christ at the table, … Read more
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour, First-begotten from the dead, thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy people’s head. Alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, true and living bread. Prince of Life, for us Thou livest, by Thy body souls are healed; Prince of Peace, thy peace Thou livest, by Thy blood is pardon sealed. Allelujah hallelujah Word … Read more