Reflected

As the celebrant lifts the cup

the highly polished silver captures

the worshipers gathered around the circle

their faces mirrored in the sheen - 

reflected in the vessel

that holds the blood of Christ.

Light too is caught up and sent

swirling around the room

a riot of rainbow colours.

Love and light fusing together

in communion.

This is the blood of Christ

radiating love and life

and stories and sharing

bringing together

hopes and fears

and confidences whispered.

As the sacrament is shared

and the promise it holds

is savoured

life itself

is nourished

and cherished

and the journey goes on

Thanks be to God.

(Having shared two days training with colleagues involved in the ministry of supervising students, listening and learning, holding space and honouring experience, communion celebrated in a sun filled room prompted this reflection.)