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

Beautiful Video

Laura Maria and her family have been following Catherine's progress from the beginning. She has been pouring out prayers on our behalf and asking many others to do the same. We are so blessed to have them praying for us. And all of this made possible via the Internet since she and her family live in Italy and we in Ohio. Please pray in thanksgiving with us for them and for their needs. One of her daughters put together this video for us with all of the pictures from the blog. It is beautiful. It is an awesome reminder of how good God has been to us this year even through all of our struggles. Thank you Laura Maria, Annapaola and family! May God bless you all!!!


Comments

Anonymous said…
The video is really beautiful! and he music matches it perfectly. It is a joy to be able to re-live the big adventure of Catherine and her family! Brava Annapaola!!!