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I loved that. I had not been very well for a few days and felt a little vulnerable within myself, so to stay where I was and have Jesus come to me was quite special. And I remembered attending Mass in London about nine years ago (a Mass especially for young people) when there were so many people, that moving about was a major problem. At that time the priest asked us to stay where we were and he would bring Jesus to us. It was an amazing experience (even though I could only receive a blessing) the young people were quiet and reverential and there was a very tangible feeling of God’s presence. One felt at that moment that whatever was the problem, Jesus knew where we were and would come to us. It was a VERY special time. I appreciate that this would not be right to do each time we receive
communion. It’s also very symbolic to have to walk towards the
Lord in gratitude, anticipation and expectation – a time of offering
ourselves and of receiving his grace. Just sometimes it’s challenging
when something different happens and we find ourselves with new thoughts
and attitudes. Sue Whitehead
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I arrived at church yesterday, I discovered that the service was being
held in the hall as they were laying a new carpet in the church. This
was a nice surprise as it meant we all sat close to the altar in two
semi-circles instead of being spread out as normal with one or two
people in each pew. Most of the folk who come to the Wednesday morning
communion service are several years older than me (it’s really
nice being “the young one”) so when it came to the distribution
of communion, the vicar asked us to stay where we were and he would
come to us. 
