I stand in the darkened fissure of the stable,
lit only by the glowing face of
the boy-child.
Parent eyes glistening with holy wonder,
while heavened stars point to
mangered Messiah.
I listen, I wonder, I breathe, for I am only servant.
I stand in the darkened temple portico
observing those of the Law encircling
the teacher-child.
His face radiates with purpose and passion about God’s call!
I listen, I wonder, I breathe, for I am only servant.
I stand in the Cana garden among the six stoneware water jars.
His mother moving his mission,
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Waters of purification touched
with words of transformation
become intoxicating wedding wine.
Speak these words over me . . .
fill me to the brim with courage
as I listen, as I wonder,
as I breathe, for I am only servant.
I stand along the steep grassy edges
of the partial rocky hillside,
His face emits energy with each spoken,
“Blessed are you!”
I listen, I wonder, I breathe, for I am only servant.
I stand in the upper room, corner-concealed,
yet his eyes beckon me to move
within his touch.
His carpentered hands accept each foot
as with the artistry
of fitting roughhewn wood.
With tender, soothing, healing - intimate knowing,
he bends to wash my feet.
Upon this embrace -
God-light, God-love streams
into my very soul-
I listen and hear
within me:
Untie her.
What do you want me to do for you?
Pick up your mat.
I do not condemn you.
You are worth more than many sparrows.
You are no longer servant – you are friend.
I wonder, I breathe . . .
sjh
http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/jean-vanier-on-the-meaning-of-the-washing-of-feet
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