August 20 2010

My Journey to God

After Communion

I kneel before You humbled by what I have received.
The peace I feel within my heart confirms what I believe.
You’ve given me the gift of Your Body and Your Blood.
What more could You have done for me to show me Your great love?

I’d like to stay here longer—I do not want to leave,
But I hear, “The Mass is ended,” and also, “Go in peace.”
To love You and to serve You is what I’ve been made for,
So now with joy I’ll leave this place and go out to serve my Lord.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me this treasure!
Thank you, Lord, for trusting me with these gifts.
Help me, Lord, to be generous and giving,
So all You’ve blessed me with I now can share …

I go forth in joy and peace to serve You.
I go forth with the Body of Christ.
I go forth to bring Your love to others,
So they may know that Jesus Christ is Lord.

By Gina Langferman

(Gina Langferman is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and a teacher at St. Rose School in Franklin.) †

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