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The architects of this cathedral
spaced the columns equally and
made them equal in shape and size.
No, we do not see them that way,
but we know not to trust our eyes
or the tricks of perspective.
We know distant things appear smaller
but are not, not really.
Listen: God made us equal in
love’s perplexing geometry,
an equality that cannot be seen.
Yes, we are unequal in many ways,
ways that make us individual,
but love does not measure
intelligence, culture,
education, ability, wealth,
sex, race or language.
Love says we are equal.
Those distant from us are not smaller,
those near to us are not better.

Photo of Washington National Cathedral interior aisle.
Photograph and prayer 2016 by Danny N. Schweers.

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Comments from readers

Tom wrote:
Excellent message, Danny. And what architecture!

Lynn wrote:
Have you ever experimented with 3-D photography? This is a beautiful photo that would have made a stunning stereo image illustrating perspective in a way that flat images cannot.

Katherine wrote:
Beautiful, Danny. Thank you.

Lloyd wrote:
This is remarkable. Thank you.

Roberta wrote:
I love the words! These cathedrals are gloomy. Went to Notre Dame and found it creepy.

Bill wrote:
Nice metaphor. Thanks.

Craig wrote:
I like your tone. Again….

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