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This image depicts Jesus washing the apostles' feet. In John 12:1-8, we hear the story of Mary, who demonstrated her intelligence and passion by anointing Jesus’ feet. His response to this lavish, ...

Today’s Gospel passage is so visceral, it draws us into an Ignatian contemplation of the scene almost effortlessly. We can imagine ourselves as Mary anointing Jesus’ feet, Martha characteristically ...

Holy Week 2023 continues with Scripture readings from Isaiah 42, Psalm 27 and John 12 that seem to describe a warrior planting his feet firmly in preparation for battle. But he has no weapons except ...