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

Celebrating the Life of our new President

Mr. President,

Please give every child the opportunity you had even though it may be tough. Use your position to defend and protect life, the born, the unborn, and the women who feel they have no choice. You spoke of change during the campaign. Change the hearts of the people to respect life in all it's stages. You never know which baby might be the next to do great things for this great country. The future of our country is in your hands. The future of so many potential citizens is in your hands. Please don't sign FOCA. As you said in your address, "...the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.." You are in my prayers!

Comments

Barbara said…
Great video, but since I keep yelling it at the television, I'll say it here too -- he's BIracial! He is as white as he is black.
James M. Hahn said…
Great point! I'd never considered that!
Anonymous said…
I was going to send this to you, but now I see you already have it. :) By the way, I know this is my first time commenting, but I check your blog daily and have done so for a long time (and enjoy it!) I was under a mistaken impression that only registered blogspot people could comment, but I have figured it out!

-your SIL
James M. Hahn said…
Lauren, thanks for posting and for reading. To be fair, for a while I did have the blog set so that only bloggers could post. It was time of much heated discussion concerning a post of mine on taking kids to Mass. I got frustrated with anon. posts. Thanks again. your favorite BIL