Washing Feet: An Example of Service or Something More?

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet by Ford Madox Brown 1852-6 So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. - John 13:2-5 Today, in 2024 A.D., we don't give much thought to these few sentences. The impact of the activity of Jesus is lost on us because a) We wear shoes everywhere. Many of us even have "inside shoes" and "outside shoes". b) The Church's liturgy (as popularly practiced) often misses or lessens the importance of this event (pro tip: it's not simply Jesus giving and example of serving others). Contrary to what we see in the movies, the roads in the time of Jesus weren't all covered in perfectly placed cobblestones or silky, fine dust. If r

Our Christmas

Even in the midst of our sadness we still managed to have a good time this Christmas. Below are some pictures of the event. We had 4 Oregonians, 8 Cajuns, and 6 Ohioans in one house - 8 adults and 10 children 6 and under. They are in no particular order because I am too lazy to arrange them. Enjoy!!!

Fun in the snow for A.


The millionth take of the entire group! Not bad!

10 Grandchildren in 7 years. Go Mimi and Grandpa Dave!!! Number 11 is pictured in the following post.

A Buckeye Camel on Christmas....yours truly.....

Two LSU buckaroos. (Buckeyes please disregard the mess on their shirts!)


Cajuns through and through. (Buckeyes, please have mercy on me. I married into this wonderful yet confused family!!)

Camel number two.

The Oregonians, Mary and sheep....

Nativity story.

We ...er... four kings....

The ill but enjoyable cowboy Sammy B.

Big J and his trusty steed.

The ladies of the house. Sorry Uncle Sean.

Sammy B., mom and grandma stacking blocks.

Fr. Hahn (R) and myself doing some spiritual reading.


Big time fun in the snow.

Is it cold out there?

Cousins.

Can you find Santa's reindeer?

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