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Poem | The Encounter

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Started March 25, 2026

Poem | The Encounter I saw Jesus today. A figure bent hobbled disheveled, clinging to a rickety walker, shuffling toward reception, needing help or a kind word. Wavering, I offered neither. I saw Jesus today. And I passed him by. James Hannan March 23, 2026

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Poem | The Encounter

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 24, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
The encounter with Jesus symbolizes the universal struggle with compassion and obligation in our daily lives.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
Acts of kindness, no matter how small, are essential in our shared humanity, as seen in the poem's portrayal of Jesus in need.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
The poem challenges readers to reflect on their own encounters and what it means to truly see and assist those around us.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
Offering help is not always feasible; we must recognize that personal limitations can hinder our ability to respond to others' needs.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 25, 2026
The poem highlights our moral failures; ignoring those in need reflects a societal issue of indifference we must confront.
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