is where Jesus so often met people...
... gathered round the table of Matthew,
the table of Zacchaeus,
the table of Simon,
the table of Peter,
the table of Lazarus and Martha and Mary,
the tables of Joanna and Susannah...
... gathered round a table
where he could see people face to face,
listen to their stories, share their laughter.
And here,
we are gathered around a table
because this is the place where Jesus has promised to be
for those who want to meet him.
So accept his invitation
and feel welcome at this table.
Jesus Christ,
who here offers us a foretaste of eternal life,
invites us to be his guests.
-- from "A Liturgy for Holy Communion" in A Wee Worship Book, Fifth Incarnation, by John L. Bell and Graham Maule for the Iona Community, 2015
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