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

Catherine's First Swim

Tired of wasting money on the little blow-up kiddie pools we decided to invest in an above ground pool. It took a little work and a lot of money (for us) but the pool is now up and being enjoyed .... a lot. I hope to build the deck this week around a quarter of the pool and get rid of the step ladder on the outside of the pool. Anyway here are pictures from Catherine's first time in the pool. She loved it.


We're having daily swimming lessons since the boys either can't swim or aren't yet strong swimmers. They have to wear life vests when they are getting individual attention. The pool is 48" deep and 18' diameter.



Catherine floating in her tug boat.



Needless to say, the boys love it too.


Catherine and mom having a good time!

Time to get out, dry off and warm up.

Where's Daniel during all of this? Oh yeah, dad's watching him...... and things are not going too well as you can see by his little expression.....

Comments

Jessica Vasko said…
Thanks so much for letting Parker swim with the boys yesterday! He had a blast! Just this year he has become comfortable with the water. Glad the kids are enjoying it!
James M. Hahn said…
He's welcome any time we're in there. You guys are welcome too!