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

A great laugh - for me.

I am doing a little research for an article I am writing and using a school computer until I get a new one. I tried to access The Couple to Couple League website for some information and the school's filtering system blocked my access to the site because of the material being "sex education."

I about fell off my chair considering the battles I am having with "sex education" in the school. Isn't it ironic that you can't access information about NFP on a school computer yet everything else is discussed in the classroom.

Don't explain it to me. I know, I know. I just found it ironic.

Comments

Anonymous said…
That's funny! I teach in a Catholic school in Florida and up to a year ago I couldn't access any bible sites for scripture because it was deemed political and religious. It always made me laugh (with frustration)!

I enjoy your insight! Thank you for sharing!

Patti
James M. Hahn said…
Patti,
When I first started working at the parish I found it impossible to do anything for my job because of the filtering system. If I wanted a picture of an Advent wreath for a flyer? Impossible, no images. Finally I asked to be put on the parish server instead.

Thank you for sharing and reading!