Write about a time that you experienced communion without the traditional elements (or write about a scene where this happens). What did you use instead of bread and wine and how was it significant? Do you believe that there can be alternate ways of experiencing communion without the elements that are traditional to use?
Lenten Writing Project Reboot 2020! Writers' Reflections in the Wilderness of Lent
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The word Lent comes from an old English word meaning lengthening of days. In Christianity, it refers to the time before Easter, traditionally observed through repentance and learning. It's a season to be intentional about changing and growing. Some people give up items to create space and time for new life and habits to grow. Instead of giving something up, I invite you to try to commit to answering these writing prompts each of the 40 days of Lent. The discipline it takes to set aside time each day to reflect and write about God and your relationship with spirituality is a journey that you will emerge from with a renewed spirit. Every writer has their own special voice to add to this project, whether poetry, prose, essay, thoughts, lists, or through comments, prayer, and encouragement.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
#13 Alternative Communion
Write about a time that you experienced communion without the traditional elements (or write about a scene where this happens). What did you use instead of bread and wine and how was it significant? Do you believe that there can be alternate ways of experiencing communion without the elements that are traditional to use?
Holy Meals
ReplyDeleteWe were visitors from the north.
a continent away.
We came from homes
with bathrooms and bedrooms
and heating and air-conditioning.
We had years of public education
and 401k plans and health insurance …
and we brought enough lunch,
sandwiches and vegetables and apples
for all of us, even our hosts
because we could afford it.
They lived in dark one room homes
on the side of the mountain
with no electricity or bathroom
and no paved roads or banks
or grocery stores or libraries
or cars or running water
and they brought lunch
because they had guests.
And we ate their lunch
their offering
their holy gift
that holy meal
together
and gratefully.
Communion.
Communion indeed. Thanks for sharing : )
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