De at dVerse has invited us to write a quadrille (44 words) on the subject of – What’s neither closed nor canceled.
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“Love is not a feeling in your chest, it is bending down to wash another’s feet.” Andrew Peterson
Illuminating
From my sanctuary
I opened my window on life,
witnessing the sun illuminating
a single black cloud,
giving my all to this moment
I realized that my heart was open,
my spirit nourished,
and with bowl and towel
I washed the feet of strangers.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com.
Metaphorically, now is the time to live in service to of others – to act selflessly.
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Yes, seeing some delightful actions in offered help for neighbours.
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So true. There is lots of goodness around.
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Yes, much more than we can know.
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This is beautiful. At one of our small group meetings last fall, one of our friends washed all of our feet. It’s humbling, sitting there while someone serves you in that way.
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Yes, I find it very humbling, it is also quite confronting, it is intimate and caring and you just receive. Thank you De.
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I like the thought of washing the feet of strangers.
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It can be quite amazing, but also confronting. Thank you Frank.
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The imagery is poignant and timely.
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Thank you.
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For us Catholics that would be Thursday’s poem. Great poem.
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Getting in early, and of course, metaphorically, seeing some wonderful neighbour love out there.
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Showing love.
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Absolutely Dale, thank you.
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🙂
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Beautiful – we certainly need to learn this in our lives
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We sure do, and right now.
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That is also the Christian way. The Pope will soon be in action again.;-)
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🙂 it is indeed.
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Cleansing the soles of the feet for the journey ahead…
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Yes, I like that image, thank you.
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absolutely divine, I feel your peace!
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I am in a peaceful space, well discerned, thank you Kate.
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welcome Paul … take care
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I hope you’re safe Kate.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you kindly Charles
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I was immediately transported to the Bible story. Your poem makes a good accompaniment to it, like a call and response.
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I like your response to this, a delightful way to see it, that you for sharing how you received it.
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You’re welcome, Paul!
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Yeah… Love is the most misunderstood term in this world…. Perfect creation 💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Thank you ❤️
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This is wonderful Paul.
I love it.
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Thank you so much, I love the sense of joy in your response, so uplifting to hear.
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Beautiful Paul! I grew up in a tradition where we did foot washing with every communion!
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Wow, every one, that is some reminder. I think it is the primary teaching that is missed in every other promoted image like the cross or the fish.
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Yes, it is a very strong symbol of humility and faith!
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