I was reading from John 6 this morning. Jesus asks why we spend our money for the food which does not satisfy? He offers the bread from Heaven, which sustains us even into eternal life.
It was around the time you were born that congregations had these big discussions about how often to celebrate Holy Communion. There was a push for weekly celebrations; previously communion was offered on Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Reformation, and once every four months if there was too much time between any of these. The discussion included comments suggesting that too often was not a good thing,
How long can you go (how long do you tend to go) between meals? How long do you want to go, without receiving the bread which sustains us and assures us of God's presence in our lives?
As you disburse for the summer, or graduate and move on, you may find yourself in a congregation who does not offer weekly communion. Find a home in that congregation, regardless of its communion practice. But be aware of this gift, offered to you as a way of making sure you do not grow hungry. And perhaps seek the opportunity to be fed as is needful for your own life.
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