Before we go up to take communion on Sundays, we've been saying: "Lord we are not worthy to receive, but only say the word and we shall be healed." This sentence brings a number of Gospel episodes to mind, including this morning's reading about the woman who was commended for her faith in reaching out to touch even just the hem of Jesus's robe.
I think it's intriguing that as we prepare to receive the ministry of Christ's body and blood, we first place ourselves in the shoes of some of the Gospels' most notorious (so-called) "undesirables". I don't know about you, but this feels pretty uncomfortable for me. I feel humbled that I get to participate in God's narrative in this way, but I am also simultaneously aware that I'm choosing to step in and out of these spaces.
Then I am reminded by the bread and cup stretched out before me that I am here to receive: to put my fears to rest and "just believe" (Mark 5:36).
This is good and sacred space to be in because Jesus is alive and acting in it.
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