He takes them, he gives thanks, and then they are broken and given to the people. This is what Jesus does with his own life. It is taken, it is offered, it is broken it is there for the people. This is the heart of what takes place in the communion. The bread and the wine are taken, we give thanks, they are broken and they are offered to the many.
All people are able to receive.
All people are called to come forward and to embrace the depth of Christ's love for us. In our own lives we need to come forward, we need to be willing to be broken, and we need to be given beyond ourselves. This is the heart of our faith. This is what we are entering each time we receive the broken bread and the shed blood. It is also really important for us to remember that the Last Supper which takes place at this time has a very specific context.