Communion Quote by Shauna Niequist
““Our friend Ian, an Episcopal priest, taught us something I’d never heard, something that shaped all of us: on a rainy night, with the raindrops echoing loudly on the roof, he told us that we never take communion. We receive communion. Taking, he said, is what happened in the garden. Receiving is what will put the world back together again.””
About This Quote
Communion is about receiving grace that restores and unites the world, not merely a ritual act.
In simple terms: Grace received heals and connects us.
Embrace receiving over mere performance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal crises
- moments of loss
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does receiving grace mean to you?
- How can you share that restored unity?
Focusing only on receiving may overlook active responsibility.