Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.”  ~ Matthew 26: 26-28

 

The Church of Christ is never a place, but always a people; never a fold, but always a flock; never a sacred building, but always where believers gather in His name. The Church is you who pray, not where you pray. A structure of brick and marble can no more be a Church than your clothes of serge and satin can be you. There is nothing more sacred than you ~ for your soul is the sanctuary of God.*    

 

Peace be unto you,

The Right Rev’d Seán Manchester,O.S.G.

 

 
The Precious Blood

 

Ecclesia Apostolica Jesu Christi

 

 

 

 

* The Grail Church: Its Ancient Tradition and Renewed Flowering ~ illustrated, hardcover, UK edition.

 

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