Thomas’ first question was: “Is this guy real ?” I took the picture in front of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. And I was not sure either, whether there is a guy sleeping in front of one of the most visited places in Ireland ?
Until I got closer ….. And now I’m not sure whether this “bench” qualifies for the BenchMark blog:
Yes: It is a bench
Yes: You can sit on it
Yes: There is a great view
But: It is a statue, fully made of bronze.
It was donated to the people of Dublin by an anonymous North American benefactor. The sculptor is Timothy Schmalz. Only when you come closer and see the holes in the feet, you realize that this man is “Homeless Jesus”. It should remind us that also today, there are people in need for our support according to Christian values …
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