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

Post-op Report


Thank you for all your prayers, Catherine's surgery went well. It's hard to tell if it worked, her eyes are pretty puffy and red, but she feels fine! She was a little fussy yesterday but she slept most of the day anyway. This picture was taken a week or so ago.


Thanks, Mimi for the outfit!


Comments

Barbara said…
I remembered Catherine in prayer yesterday and wondered how it had gone. My Joshua's eye were blood-red afterward, but did not seem to cause him pain (although they sure looked painful!). I hope the surgery worked for her (I wondered if she was with Dr. Rogers, Bremer or McGregor? Joshua still sees Dr. McGregor at age 17!).
Nicole said…
Thanks for your prayers, Barb! She see Dr. Richard Simmons. I think he's been around awhile!
Barbara said…
Oh my. I had no idea Dr. Simmons was still in practice. He did Joshua's surgery 15 years ago. We since switched to Dr. McGregor but I just assumed Dr. Simmons had retired!