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

Skeletons and Saints

Pirate Skeleton - he had to be since he was born without an eye-socket!


The Happy Skeleton

Cowboy Skeleton - notice the bow-legs.

The Richard Nixon Skeleton


A Fall favorite around our house is parched corn. It is dried sweet corn cooked in an iron skillet with a small amount of oil....

...it goes great with beer!

Pope Saint Pius X - Beppo

St. Michael the Archangel (never knew he was a Buckeye Fan)

Saint Peter - notice the keys on the belt.

Saint Francis? He did love the animals...


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Jenny said…
Your husband (or you) just sent me an email about my recent rosary order. This link was enclosed at the bottom of the email so I thought I'd stop by. I'm in the middle of dinner prep, but I'll be back later to look around. Your children are beautiful and I am so interested in the corn recipe.