“Come to the table” / “Ven a la mesa”

An invitation to the communion table


Conchas, a sweet Mexican bread, at a local bakery / Conchas, pan dulce mexicano, en una panadería local

by Magdalena I. García

Come to the table,
come just as you are,
bring those who are near,
and those who are far.

Come to the table,
sit here by my side,
at God’s holy feast
you won’t be denied.

Come to the table,
tell me your story,
let’s open our hearts,
and give God the glory.

Come to the table,
where Christ is the head,
we all share one cup
and eat the same bread.

Come to the table,
let’s sing a new song,
proclaim to the world
everyone belongs.

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“Ven a la mesa”

Una invitación a la mesa de la comunión

por Magdalena I. García

Ven a la mesa,
aquí hay lugar,
junto a mi lado
te puedes sentar.

Ven a la mesa,
no debes temer,
sincera amistad
te quiero ofrecer.

Ven a la mesa,
dispuesto a escuchar,
nuestras heridas
podemos sanar.

Ven a la mesa,
para compartir
pan dulce, risas
y el diario vivir.

Ven a la mesa,
hay que derribar
toda barrera
y juntos soñar.

© Magdalena I. García