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

Kurt LeBlanc Update


I'd give you an update on Kurt but I'll let you check out the updates yourself since Kurt is now able to type and update his Caringbridge site himself. Thanks for the prayers and please keep them up!

Comments

Patience said…
Hi,

I read your blog but I'm not able to access Kurt's site. Why is that?
James M. Hahn said…
Patience,
Sorry, the link was bad. Try it again and if it doesnt' work let me know and I can email the link directly to you.
God Bless you, Jim
Patience said…
Thanks it worked this time. I'm really praying for him (and for you guys too)