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

I promise. I didn't do it...

Catherine has a reputation for pulling out tubes. When she was done with the OG tube (the one in her mouth) she pulled it out. Today her J tube fell out. The J-tube went into the G-tube and ended in her small intestine. She will tell you that she did not pull it out (and she didn't) but I can't help but think that she had something to do with it :-) I think maybe she's trying to tell us that she doesn't need it anymore. Anyway we could use some prayers tonight. They decided to put her feedings through the G tube and see what happens. This means that she is being fed directly into her stomach. The doctors are hopeful because her last upper GI showed great improvement in the area where her surgery was as it doesn't look boggy anymore. She may be able to absorb the nutrients better if her feeds are going into her stomach. Please pray that she tolerates being fed this way. Thank you! We continue to pray for all of you.

Catherine's Mom

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