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

Christmas Vacation Photos

After our long week in Philadelphia we were ready to get away for some rest and relaxation. We left on Wednesday afternoon and arrived at Mimi and Grandpa Dave's early Christmas Eve morning (5 AM to be exact). I guess I mis-judged the travel time! Anyway, here are some photos from that point on in no particular order as well as a few in the time since our return last Saturday.

Our niece Anna. She is a cutie.
One of ours doing the same thing...not so cute. haha

Grandpa Dave distributing the remains of a gingerbread train to the 10 of 13 eligible grand kids.

Every year they dress up for our very own Christmas pageant. 2006 (just our immediate family) 2007 (when everyone was at our house) Holy cow 13 out of 14 Grandkids - the oldest being 8 years-old!

Everyone enjoying the fireworks for New Year's Eve - and the smoke....

Catherine received a bunch of cards and gifts from the students at St. Michael Parish School of Religion. She says thanks to ya'll!

A shoot shall sprout from the stump of....this potato. This thing was about an inch high when we left for LA now it is growing out of control!

The roots of said potato.

This past Thursday we had our first winter storm of the year. We figured a good way to celebrate the 6+ inches of snow was a bonfire.

Let it snow!

Catherine got a crib for Christmas, making room for the new baby in a couple months, and the boys turned the box into boats in the living room.

Me enjoying a cigar around the bonfire in the snow.

Comments

Patience said…
I should start a sweet potato plant; they're amazing as long as you can keep the potato from rotting. Then they're not so amazing.
I love the snow bonfire too.
Happy New Year and continued prayers for your family.