Communion Is Formation

 

Today’s Reflection

Through our participation in [Holy Communion], we receive divine grace, which sustains us in our ongoing process of salvation. The grace that comes to us in the sacrament meets our need and forms us.

—Gayle Carlton Felton, Mark Stamm, By Water and the Spirit, Revised Study Guide: A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism
(Upper Room Books, 2026)

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Today’s Question

Baptism starts our journey with the church and communion sustains that journey. How have baptism and communion affected your faith journey? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
—Matthew 26:28 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

O God of grace, as I am washed in the waters of baptism and in the blood of Communion, make me clean and pure before you. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Exodus 14:19-31
• Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
• Romans 14:1-12
• Matthew 18:21-35

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