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

Bird Dogs

My dad always had bird dogs when we were growing up. My favorite dog was a Brittany Spaniel named Max. I loved that dog. I've been trying to talk Nicole into letting me get a Beagle or a Bird Dog. She has finally agreed to a Bird Dog. Which one do you think we should get?





Comments

Patience said…
Ok, that's just weird! It was a bit early in the morning for my mind to process this.
Barbara said…
I love a dog you can keep in a one square foot cage!

PS Beagles are bad dogs! :o)
James M. Hahn said…
Patience, Sorry for weirding you out.

Barbara, I don't know if we'll be able to remain friends, Beagles are awesome! Did you mean bad as in good? ;-)
Patience said…
I have two huskies myself. They live outdoors in a large pen and the colder it gets the happier they are. I don't know what kind of bird dogs they are cause they let a flock of them come in and eat some of their kibble. They are pretty good at slaying a raccoon.
Barbara said…
My husband loves Beagles, too, and had one as a boy. I think they dig and bay and generally get into trouble. Maybe it's a guy thing.