My parents always encouraged me to share, which I didn’t like to do, especially when I was younger and life was all about “me and mine.” It was a daily mantra. After all, if I shared I’d have less! I wasn’t able to accept that.

But the wisdom of God demonstrates that sharing enriches us; it brings us a sense of gladness and fullness of life that are beyond anything we can measure.

When we break bread with others, we recall the ways in which the early church shared meals and the Sacrament with one another. It was rarely a solitary event, and it was made more significant because it was shared in community.

When we pray, let’s remember the times we have done so with others; and let’s offer our prayer in gratitude and thanksgiving for all those persons who have guided us or simply walked with us on the journey thus far.

By Christine Vogel from D365