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

Day 10

I'm sorry I didn't update yesterday, with no therapy and nothing really happening I just forgot! Anyway, Catherine slept terrible Friday night and was pretty miserable with a low grade temp Saturday morning. We decided not to travel to Portland to visit my sister because Catherine would not have done well. But my sister is coming to visit us today, and we are looking forward to seeing her!

So she had a terrible runny nose and was extremely congested all day. The good thing is that she was still interested in food, she just didn't eat a whole lot. She took a really long nap in the afternoon to make up for the night before. Right before I put her to bed for the night I offered her some popcorn and she ate around 15 or so small pieces! She had no trouble chewing and swallowing those despite not being able to breathe out of her nose. She slept much better last night and she hasn't felt warm to me since early yesterday. So except for a runny nose that will linger I am sure for at least a week or two, I optimistic that she will make some progress in the next few days. We are headed to Mass this morning and maybe the store on the way back and looking forward to our visit this afternoon!

God Bless!

Comments

Diane Rougelot said…
I JUST can't get over how very beautiful your children are. And they are the vision of happiness!
Patience said…
Baby steps but still progress. My youngest dd made her FHC today and I prayed for you at Mass.