Daily Prayer – 2024-09-13T10:00:24.289Z

Friday, September 13, 2024

A little boy carried in the crook

of his father’s arm,

who was approaching the altar

in the Communion line, spontaneously

reached for and grasped the host held high,

faster than his father could register

as the priest awaited the “Amen.” 

Did the boy sense

that the God in that Bread

belonged to him?

Many approach the Table knowing

that the arms of the Christ

in whose name we celebrate

are open in inclusive welcome

to little children and countless others?*

Amen.

*Baptismal Rites for Infants in the Eastern Church include Communion and Confirmation.