Why did the burro cross the road.... [Contest Winner Pool December 2011 ]
Uploaded: December 21, 2011 20:02:02
Legend of the Christian Donkey in thread.
Taken up by Bonnie springs, N.V.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Tammy Espino December 21, 2011
Legend of the Christian DonkeyIt is said that a donkey carried Mary to Bethlehem and is also referred to as a Nativity Donkey and on the trip to Egypt. The Nubian burro has a cross on its back because it was said to believe that these donkeys carried Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
To ride on a donkey signified coming in peace, this symbolic event served to reinforce what Jesus had told the people of Israel: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt the foal of a donkey.”(Zachariah 9:9 KJV)
Many Christians believe that the donkey had known what Jesus was about to go through with his trial and suffering. They say that seeing the tragic event of Jesus’ crucifixion, the donkey wished he had been able to carry the cross for Jesus, as he was the one who should carry such burdens. The donkey turned his back on the sight, but he could not leave Jesus whom he had carried, he wished to stay until all was over because of his love and loyalty.
In reward for the loyal and humble love of the donkey the Lord caused the shadow of the cross to fall across his back and the donkey has carried the cross ever since as a sign that the love of God and carries a reward for all to see.
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Barbara Waldoch December 21, 2011
Cool capture, Tammy! #9881835
Robert K. Bemus
December 22, 2011
Robert R. Goodman December 22, 2011
Hi Tammy,Great capture Buddy.Great info!!! #9882025
Dianne Brin
December 22, 2011
Patrick Rouzes
December 22, 2011
John Connolly December 22, 2011
An excellent capture and title Tammy! Thanks for the story also! #9882615Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 22, 2011
I love that legend, Vegas! I hear it YEARS ago and I believe every word of it! Yes I do!:
Reynaldo D. Reyes
December 22, 2011
Ellen Hodges December 22, 2011
Super awesome capture and love the story, too, Tammy! They do always have the cross on their back!! #9882848Wm Nosal December 22, 2011
Wonderful Shot, Tammy!Boyd L. Alexander December 22, 2011
Your capture is beautiful...and so is your burro story Tammy. Thanks so much for sharing both! #9883085Lorna Shutter December 23, 2011
Looks like someone took a shortcut off the road! ... and wiped the white line right off there! Ha! Ha! The burros however are beautiful! ... and so is the wonderful story you just shared with us! Awesome capture, Tammy Girl! :) #9883645Lorna Shutter December 23, 2011
Hey! I wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year in 2012!!!!! :)
Nancy L. Green
December 23, 2011
Tiia Vissak December 23, 2011
a cool capture! #9883800
Leslie McLain
December 23, 2011
Gina Cormier December 23, 2011
Looks like a couple of asses if you ask me!!! ;-) HeeHaw....heehaw!!! #9883905
Jeff Robinson
December 26, 2011
Patricia A. Casey
December 27, 2011
Terry Cervi
December 27, 2011
Karen Slagle December 28, 2011
Fantastic image, Tammy, love those faces... #9889803
Stefania Barbier
December 28, 2011
Mitch Spence
December 28, 2011
Lisa J. Boulden
December 30, 2011
Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 31, 2011
Awesome capture and LOVE the legend, I too have never heard it before! #9895922
Heather Loewenhardt
January 07, 2012
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 24, 2012
WTG on this super cool finalist, Vegas! :-) k #9939744Wm Nosal January 24, 2012
Congratulations, Tammy! #9939769
Patrick Rouzes
January 24, 2012
Terry Cervi
January 24, 2012
Kathy Salerni
January 24, 2012
Tammy M. Anderson
January 24, 2012
Robert R. Goodman January 24, 2012
WTG Buddy.A big Congratulations.Beautiful finalist!!!! #9940228
Laura E. Swan
January 24, 2012
And NOW we know why the Donkey Crossed The Road.
Because of LOVE and LOYALTY. It's the same reason any of us should cross the road. By the looks of this image a few people ditched the road totally. Thank you for the beautiful image and legend.
-Lala :) #9940387
Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 24, 2012
WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WTG GIRL on your AWESOME finalist!!!!!!
Agnes Fegan
January 24, 2012
Lynn M. Whitt January 24, 2012
This is great. Congratulations... #9940582Lorna Shutter January 24, 2012
Woo Hoo!!! So glad to see this one again!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2 Finalist Awards this month!!!!! WTG, Tammy Girl!!! :)Tammy Espino January 24, 2012
Thank you so much everyone! :) #9940644Cheryl Winn January 24, 2012
You have captured the character of these donkey's beautifully. Such a powerful image, Tammy! #9940672JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Tammy, also loved the info!jo ann c. #9940861
JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Tammy, also loved the info!jo ann c. #9940863
Ann Coates
January 24, 2012
Carol L. Fowler January 24, 2012
BIG CONGRATS! #9940985
Mitch Spence
January 24, 2012
Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2012
This is so wonderful Tammy, big congrats! #9941716
Heather Loewenhardt
January 24, 2012
Usman M. Bajwa
January 24, 2012
UB. #9942916
Denny E. Barnes
January 24, 2012
Stefania Barbier
January 25, 2012
Bojan Bencic
January 25, 2012
Patricia A. Casey
January 25, 2012
Jeff Robinson
January 25, 2012
Nancyj E. Hovey
January 25, 2012
Boyd L. Alexander January 25, 2012
I loved this one when you first posted it Tammy! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! Well done my friend!! #9944577Eivor Kuchta January 25, 2012
I hadn't heard that legend. Did you find out why they crossed the road? Thank you for sharing the information, and congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Tammy! #9944868Julianne Bradford January 25, 2012
Congrats Tammy! Great one! #9944957Jayne Martin January 25, 2012
Congrats on your awesome finalist!! Love it! #9945398Tammy Espino January 25, 2012
Thanks so much everyone!! Thank you BP judge! #9945481Tammy Espino January 25, 2012
Heather , the wild burro's think you will feed them so if you park and walk they do tend to come near you. I run to my car,but will will stop and watch you!I've watched people pet them and feed them. Just be careful the rangers don't catch you or the burro's don't kick you. HA :) #9945484
Lydia Williams
January 27, 2012
Merna L. Nobile January 29, 2012
You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna #9953849Kathy Cline February 26, 2012
SO CUTE, and what a darling image. I HOPE IT WINS GOLD.
Nancyj E. Hovey
February 26, 2012
Phyllis H. Burchett May 01, 2012
love it #10116423
Nancy L. Green
May 04, 2012
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