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

Learning never stops

I have four boys so you would think that I would know a little bit about rearing kids. This should be especially true in the basics - food, shelter, clothing, etc. However, with the birth of Catherine Therese and her wonderful homecoming, I have found that I have at least two things to learn (so far)
1. How to bottle feed a child.
2. How to change a girl's diaper!

Comments

Barbara said…
That girl's diaper cleaning can be tricky! After three boys, I had to ask the nurse in the hospital to give me a lesson. At least she is not likely to pee on you!