I am breaking with form here to post a reflection which is also a prayer: Jesus had a vision of what it means to “Never forget” (the mantra of 9/11): that is, the open stance of “Do this in remembrance…”.
The open table might be the BEST metaphor for peaceable living and reversing the enemy-making process we are so good at.
In order to “Never Forget”: let us live openly, welcoming all who will come to the divine banquet of fellowship.
So out of remembrance:
Break bread with your neighbors today
Give to the poor
Encourage the weary
Welcome the excluded
Break the chains that bind
Out of remembrance…
Out of remembrance…
Refuse to be exclusive…
Refuse to ignore the needs around you…
Refuse to gain when others suffer…
Beloved, let us love one another.
Prayers of the People 