We stand in line
for Communion
at the Latin Mass
and slowly
we all file up to the altar railings.
Usually
we get separated
on the way.
But occasionally
we find ourselves kneeling
side by side –
my husband, our son
and me
waiting to receive
Our Lord.
This is always
a special moment for me.
A sense of being called
as a wee family
to follow God.
A sense of being
truly blessed
to be here
at this family Communion.
And as we return
to our seats
I shoot a wee prayer
up to heaven
that other members
of our wee family
may one day join us
and our Family Communion
will be complete.
© Claire Murray, 29th August 2022