The Ritual of the ‘Brush and Chalice’

Not quite a sacrament, yet; but there is a formalized process. A quiet contemplation, a folding of the sacred oil rag, a scrubbing of the Brush, and a final wiping out of the Chalice. A spiritual connection of man and craft, with an ending ritual of the cleaning of the brush.

As it has always been, as it will always be; may your bristles stay clean, soft and supple.

I purchased this fine silver chalice at an estate sale somewhere. I believe it has seen more activity as the faithful font of cleanliness than it ever did as drink wear. Who is to say what use or purpose our destiny has planned for us? Embrace your usefulness and celebrate.