Many, many times
I have stood in line
for Communion
and thought,
“Lord, it is good for us
to be here!”

But today
a different thought strikes me,
“Lord, it’s IMPORTANT for us
to be here!”

I have a sense
that there is more
to attending this Latin Mass
than kneeling
in the presence of My God
in an atmosphere
steeped
in reverence, respect
and awe.

I have a sense that here,
in the very real presence
of Jesus,
I need to ask an important question –
“Lord,
what must I do
to inherit eternal life?”
(just like the young man
in Matthew’s Gospel).

It’s a question
that I need to ask frequently
as I strive to work out
my own salvation
one day at a time.

And so,
as I stand in line
for Communion
I am deeply aware
of how wonderful it is
to be here
and how important it is
to be here …
and I feel truly blessed.

© Claire Murray, 21st August 2022
(Matthew 19:16-20)