Communion Joy (poem) by Jms Bell on AuthorsDen

Communion Joy
by Jms Bell → (All Poetry by Jms Bell)
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It matters not the Christian church...it's the heart. A Roman Catholic Church happened to be my place of worship this particular Sunday

*it had been a whole year...* *since she received communion* *it had been that long since testifying* *with bread and wine...of their spiritual union* *she didn't know the congregation...* *it wasn't even her church* *but His words...'as often as you do this'...* *convicted her ...so, she laid aside her search* *with adoring...she received the blessed tokens* *in remembrance of His final earthly hours* *with gratitude...she recalled His victory over death* *...the keys in His hands...His power* *and it was with Love...He welcomed her return...* *with a spiritual kiss...in fact* *and she...in reverent response...* *kissed her Savior...back* *this was not a time to fringe indifference* *no...not a moment to be coy* *this was a time of exuberent insistence* *this was a time...of tearful joy* *Luke 22:19-20* *copyright; 12/21/2008-joyce m bell*
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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 10, 2010

it matters not the Christian church...its the heart...

So true, Joyce. Would that everyone thought like this. Love and blessings,

Regis

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings

Reviewed on March 8, 2010

Beautifully and powerfully written these words brought joy to my soul! Joyce it is my prayer that God will continue to bless the work of your hands! Truly you are His chosen vessel!

Much Love,
Margaret

Reviewed by Dixie Dawn Michelle (Reader)

Reviewed on September 2, 2009

I have read many religion related poetic expressions this year, and this magnificent poem, "Communion Joy" made me remember the Hierological Poet Teresa D'Avila -- better known as Saint Teresa D'Avila -- considered the Fifth Church's Doctor of The Roman Catholics.

You, esteemed Poet Joyce M. Bell, you write with a quill that flies blown by winds of seraphic wings, and a pen that pumps ink in the JAR of wisdom.

Thank you for sharing "Communion Joy".

In appreciation,

Dixie Dawn Michelle

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on August 30, 2009

Breaking the bread and sipping the wine consumate our union with God. One can worship where ever they choose . We are all one in Gods eyes! A heartfelt touching poem!....M

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

... wherever two or three are gathered, there is communion. To celebrate it is to release His joy with an infilling of His spirit and power, enhancing union and co-mingling. Beautiful! TY xx

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Beautiful Write Joyce
I do miss reading your wonderful work
of which I truly enjoy
Peace & love

William

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on August 29, 2009

Lovely poem heartfelt. Patrick

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Joyce,
Faith and affirmation without labels.

John

Reviewed by Nicole Weaver

Joyce,
Thank you for pouring out your heart into words so your reader can be blessed.
Nicole

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

...moving words Joyce, though God is with me always...I truly enjoy my time of worship each Sunday.
Blessings and Love
Christine

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Don't know about that, but seems that He is inside you!

Georg

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 28, 2009

As your poem makes clear, the condition of the heart is much more important than the label above the door.

Reviewed by Daniel Keith

What a truely beautiful poem Joyce. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

Joyce, I loved this!I happen to be a Catholic so I especilly loved this. However, as I say in my prayers I believe we are all brothers and sisters and I agree, the heart is what it's all about, and yours is a light for the world.Thank you Joyce.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Nicely done, Joyce.

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Your inner Joy of The Passion of Christ is beautiful Joyce.
The house of God is a good place to gather strengths, but yes I agree it really matters what is in the heart...
Peace & Blessings to You Sister
Vickie

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Nice going, Joyce. When I was much younger and lived in a small town, I used to make the rounds to the only three churches we had. Hearing different ministers gave me a more rounded view of religion.

Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)

This is great Joyce. I have to give a Communion Message this sunday in church. I am going to upload it as a poem, JUST FOR YOU. You can find it under, " This do in remembrance of me."