In the breaking of the bread we have known Him; we have been fed. Jesus the stranger, Jesus the Lord, be our companion; be our hope. Bread for the journey, strength for our years, manna of ages of struggle and tears. Cup of salvation, fruit of the land, bless and receive now, the work of … Read more
I am the bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. And I will raise you up {3} on the last day. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life … Read more
If we eat of the Lord and we drink of the Lord, like the Lord, we all shall be. Then we live with his life, and we share in his love, and his truth will make us free. When he tells us his plans, listen to his commands: “To the Father come, through me. Share … Read more
{ I have received the Living Bread and my heart is filled with joy. {2} He says to me: “I am the bread which I give to feed your soul; he who eats of this my flesh, will attain the heavenly goal.” He says to me: “I am the vine which will nourish every shoot, … Read more
O Lord, my God, in the simplicity of my heart, joyfully I come to give you all, amidst your people gathered here: God of Israel, keep us ever faithful. O Lord, you do not ask for sacrifice and offering, then I said: “Here I am, I am coming.” In the scroll of the book, am … Read more
In bread, we bring you, Lord, our bodies’ labour. In wine, we offer you our spirits’ grief. We do not ask you, Lord, who is my neighbour? But stand united now, one in belief. O we have gladly heard your Word, your holy Word and now in answer, Lord, our gifts we bring, Our selfish … Read more
I will turn my steps to the alter of God, the gladness of life. Show your justice in pleading my cause, let me walk in the way of your love. Lead me on with your power and strength and my courage will never be spent. Fill my heart with your truth and your light as … Read more
I rejoiced when I heard them say: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” {2} I rejoiced when I heard them say: “Let us go to God’s house.” And now our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem! Jerusalem is built, as a city, strongly compact. It is there that the tribes … Read more
I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to thee. Draw me nearer, nearer Blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, nearer Blessed Lord, to thy … Read more
I rejoiced when I heard the people saying: “Let’s go to the temple of the Lord.” And now at last our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem, O fairest city, so strongly built as one united whole. It is there that the tribes now gather, all the tribes to worship the Lord. … Read more
