Scripture Reading
Luke 22:19-20
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood."
Reflection
On the eve of Palm Sunday, we look ahead to the supper Jesus shared with his disciples before the week of his passion. "Do this in remembrance of me" is not a nostalgic request; the Greek word anamnesis means a re-presenting, a making present again. Every Eucharist is Holy Week compressed — the body given, the blood poured out, the covenant renewed.
Prayer for Today
We come before You Lord to lift up those that are sufferingwithdementia and the families that are supporting them through this serious and distressing disease. It must be traumatic to begin torealisethatonesmemory is beginning to fail and heart-rending
for those that are left to care and support their loved ones with dementia, through their process of physical and mental degeneration.
Pour Your love and grace into the hearts of all those that are affected by dementia and memory loss, and we pray that You would supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory. Bless all who care for those with this debilitating disease and supply
them with an abundance of loving patience, gentle graciousness andan innerstrength as they support and care for their loved one, day by day.
Lord in Yourlovingkindnessand great compassion we pray that You would bestow Your tender mercies, sufficient strength and inner peace on all who are today involved in one way or another with dementia.. and uphold each one with Your righteous right
hand we pray, in Jesus name
Amen
for those that are left to care and support their loved ones with dementia, through their process of physical and mental degeneration.
Pour Your love and grace into the hearts of all those that are affected by dementia and memory loss, and we pray that You would supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory. Bless all who care for those with this debilitating disease and supply
them with an abundance of loving patience, gentle graciousness andan innerstrength as they support and care for their loved one, day by day.
Lord in Yourlovingkindnessand great compassion we pray that You would bestow Your tender mercies, sufficient strength and inner peace on all who are today involved in one way or another with dementia.. and uphold each one with Your righteous right
hand we pray, in Jesus name
Amen
Amen.