Father Matthew Wiering Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Whenever we read John's Gospel, we are reading multiple layers of meaning. There is the historical-literal level that gives an historical account of something that Jesus said or did. But underneath that level is a deeper level that has a profound, spiritual meaning. This can certainly be said of John 13: the account of the Last Supper. This perspective gives us the story of Jesus's washing the feet of the disciples. Peter doesn't want to let Jesus touch this soiled, smelly part of his body. Yet he acquiesces, as Jesus tells him, "Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me." This leads us into the spiritual level... the washing is not just a service performed in charity and humility but also points to the washing in blood that Jesus is going to accomplish on the Cross. So Jesus washes their feet as a sign pointing to the service that He is offering them and that they must except: The cleansing of the soul by being washed in his blood -- accepting baptism and the forgiveness of sins.
New Life from a Dead Stump
The Mass as the Fulfillment of Ancient Prophecy
Thanking God in Good Times and in Bad
Solemnity of Christ the King: Maintaining Hope in the Midst of our Politics
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Heading for Destruction
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: What’s our Attitude towards Death?
Solemnity of All Saints: Is Holiness Possible?
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Choosing God’s Will instead of My Will
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Importance of the End of our Life
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: What does it mean to ”Pray Always”?
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: God Blesses Those Who Humble Themselves
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Does Prayer Change God’s Mind?
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: What do we Owe the Poor?
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Perplexing Parable of the Dishonest Steward
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Prodigal Son: Which Brother are We?
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Put Jesus First
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Are We Friends with the Poor?
August 21, 2022: Feast of St. Pius the Tenth
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Stepping Out in Faith
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: When God Doesn’t Answer our Prayers
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