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.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus is the Most Jealous Lover
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: God did not Create us to be Independent
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Freedom from Envy and Judgementalism
The Need for Spiritual Motherhood in the Church
National Shrine of St. Joseph: God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders of their Families
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Physical Healing, Spiritual Healing
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time: What's our Attitude towards the Laws of the Church?
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Christ the Bridegroom
Assumption 2021: Why it Matters that Mary was Assumed into Heaven
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Coming to Mass Empty and Leaving Full
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Necessity of Prayer (a.k.a. Love Takes Time)
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Our Poverty and God's Providence
Bonus: The Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: A Lamp in the Darkness
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sleeping during the Storms of Life
11th Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Power of Sacrifice in Silence and Secret
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood: Why We Need the Eucharist
On the Feast of the Visitation: Who is the Church Called to Be?
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: God is Love
Ascension Sunday: Finding Jesus Today
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