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

New Bench for the Mud Room finally finished

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Comments

Barbara said…
Very nice, Jim. I love that the wood came from your land. How long did it cure before you milled it?
Patience said…
Wow that is amazing!! It looks like something you'd buy in an expensive antique store.
James M. Hahn said…
My grandfather had it sawed into boards years ago and it sat in the barn for probably 8-10 years before I had it planed (sp).

Thanks Patience, that's the look I was shooting for, an old rustic shoe bench. We love it, cleans up the room and gives us (adults) a place to sit when we're putting on our shoes.