A reflection on the journey to 2010

by Bernard Thorogood

 

Together

How wise they were

when Christianity was young,

to live, share, pray, serve together.

Through dark times and lonely places

the bonds of community stayed strong,

confirmed their calling,

kept the focus clear

and strengthened the feeble knees.

How solitary we have become -

my happiness, my fulfilment, my name

as though we are unrelated spots of humanity;

my faith, my salvation, my eternal hope

as though we go it alone through life to God.

Give thanks for communities in mission,

those with sacred vows,

those with healing skills,

those with partners in prayer,

those with courage in disasters

and those whose joy has always been

the network, never the self.

Fellowship of the Holy Spirit,

nurture us, hold us, empower us, correct us

and keep us in communion for ever.