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

Videos from the Hahn house



Our first winter weather of the season. The boys made a fort and have been out playing twice.



Bet not too many of you see these birds outside your window everyday.

Catherine being her usual self...

Comments

Marian said…
She is absolutely beautiful with a wonderful laugh and smile. A friend of mine had a similar procedure done many years ago. She will be just fine.
Barbara said…
Thanks for the videos, Jim. Catherine is such a precious little soul. God bless her.