Open Cathedral
That Table
by Br Jacob
Do the Work!
This is a moral imperative; it's our spiritual heritage. Deuteronomy 16:20 states emphatically: "Justice, justice shalt thou pursue." Holy men and women have called us to live righteously, BEING compassion to all, without litmus tests.
This ministry is, likewise, about honoring people as the unique expressions of God they are. A handshake, a pat on the back, a look straight in the eyes, a sandwich, a drink of water, some gloves and a hat or some socks all help to restore some sense of dignity to our brother or sister. Perhaps in this brief moment or two, he or she realizes his or her own inherent dignity. It is a namaste moment; a thin place, a moment when God becomes even more conscious of God; it is communion.
Doing ministry together does not require the exact same beliefs. It does, however, require a commitment to service, treating the homeless as persons who need our help.
Brother Jacob
