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

2017 Rosary-A-Day Giveaway!!


That's right!  For the month of October we will be giving away one of our handcrafted cord knot rosaries each day during the month of October, the month of the Rosary.

For your chance to win, simply visit our Rosary-A-Day page and complete the entry form. Each day we'll randomly pick a name to win a free "surprise me" (our choice of colors) rosary.  

In addition, we've placed four coupon codes in four random boxes.  Each code allows the winner to take $20 off of any purchase!!  

One winner per household. You may enter only once, repeat entries will be eliminated.  Daily winners will be listed on the blog (First Name, First Initial of Last Name).  Daily winners will also be notified via email.

When you enter you will be added to our mailing list but we don't send out many emails.  You will also be invited to create a free account on our site.  You don't have to do so but it gives you an instant $5 off and the opportunity to accumulate points for huge discounts.


Winners must be US residents unless the winner is willing to pay $15 International Shipping.  No purchase necessary.  Please contact us if you have any questions.
Make sure to not be selfish, share the love, and let others know!  Good luck!

The number of entries and the winners will be listed below...
Entries as of 10/31/2017 (updated daily not instantly) = 153

WINNERS:    
Early Bird Winners
Sept 28: Melissa D. - OH (Rosary Meditations for Real Life & Rosary)
Sept 29: Judy R. - FL (4 Simple Steps to Better Scripture Meditations)
Sept 30: Chris G. - PA (4 Simple Steps to Better Scripture Meditations (original) and Blessed Frassati Book)

Oct 1: Elizabeth G. - PA
Oct 2: Edward C. - MI
Oct 3: Becky F. - OH
Oct 4: Jill R. - VA
Oct 5: Anna G. - OH
Oct 6: Patricia S. - VA
Oct 7: Elizabeth C. - NH
Oct 8: Bret V. - CO
Oct 9: Susan D. - MI
Oct 10: Eliane R. - OH
Oct 11: Lori S. - MI
Oct: 12 Ruthann P. - VA
Oct: 13 Jen C. - OH
Oct 14: Michael G. - CA
Oct 15: Timoteo H. - OH
Oct 16: Kathleen D. - OH
Oct 17: Jari W. - TX
Oct 18: Barb B. - IL
Oct 19: Rhonda P. - LA
Oct 20: Mike F. - OH
Oct 21: Rebecca V. - LA
Oct 22: Courtney S. - NE
Oct 23: Richard J. - ME
Oct 24: Jasmine L. - Philippines
Oct 25: Kathy H. - IL
Oct 26: Amy B. - SC
Oct 27: Trisha J. - NY
Oct 28: George B. - MO
Oct 29: Al M. - PA
Oct 30: Alice A. - OH
Oct 31: Susan S. - OH
BONUS WINNERS - Genevieve S., and Evan J.
Oct 1, 2018 COULD BE YOU!!!!!!!

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