Welcome Home

Every day here, at the Abbey, begins with Morning Prayer. This morning we discussed the essence of the Gospel. It was said that the essential message of the Gospel is ‘Welcome Home’ and home is where someone will always let you in. This is such an important message to me, especially feeling so far from home. I’m not far from home though; I was let in here in Bath, England. It is so significant to remember to carry this message around with us as we meet others. You never know when someone might be a little bit lost and looking for their way home. Love your neighbor as yourself and show them that they are at home, that we are all at home together.

A prayer from the Service of Holy Communion at Bath Abbey:

Father of All,

we give you thanks and praise,

that when we were still far off

you met us in your Son and brought us home.

Dying and living, He declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory

May we who share Christ's body live his risen life;

we who drink His cup bring life to others;

we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.

Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us,

so we and all your children shall be free,

and the whole earth live to praise Your name;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.