There is Nothing More Profound
Karyn D. Kedar
There is nothing more profound than the breaking of bread.
God we ask Your blessing
For all who are hungry
And cannot come to eat
Who do not know the feeling of a second helping,
Who know that the bread of affliction is real…
Affliction: distress, misery, pain, disease
1. In my opinion, it is unusual to see a prayer/blessing for those who are hungry and suffering.
2. Passover- Bread of affliction: “Bread of suffering” “Bread of Poverty” Matzah bread. We are instructed to feed those who are in need with the bread of affliction. Feed those who are wanting with this bread.
3. Two meanings: symbolizes redemption and freedom, but also represents “poor man’s bread,” so it is a lesson on humility and not to forget what life was like in servitude.
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