When it was time, he sat down, all the apostles with him, and said, "You've no idea how much I have looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you before I enter my time of suffering. It's the last one I'll eat until we all eat it together in the kingdom of God." Taking the cup, he blessed it, then said, "Take this and pass it among you. As for me, I'll not drink wine again until the kingdom of God arrives." Taking bread, he blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, given for you. Eat it in my memory." He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant written in my blood, blood poured out for you. "Do you realize that the hand of the one who is betraying me is at this moment on this table? It's true that the Son of Man is going down a path already marked out—no surprises there. But for the one who turns him in, turns traitor to the Son of Man, this is doomsday." They immediately became suspicious of each other and began quizzing one another, wondering who might be about to do this.
Luke 22:14-23
This meal has been prepared just for you. Take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup. Jesus told us to remember how he poured out his life for us every time we come to this table. At the Passover meal, there is always an empty seat awaiting Elijah's return. With whom do you long to break bread?
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FROM THE PHYSICAL VIGIL:
*Pain, fear, loss, worry, grief, insecurities and despair...I let go of and sit here at your table with hope and gratitude
*Loss abandonment, grief, sorrow, separation..I've nailed it down. You, oh Lord, have brought me to your table. Let me share in joy and hope everlasting.
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