Any Catholic Out There Want To Explain This Rather Peculiar Feet-Kissing Behavior?

[Revoltingest]

FWIW, I expect no one here to kiss my feet.

 

[PureX]

Humility is one thing...the lack of arrogance.
But kissing feet strikes me as degrading.

I think it's meant to symbolize his servitude to God (and thereby to his fellow man). But yes, it's a bit weird. Though I suppose it must have been fairly 'disarming'. And maybe that was also a point.

 

[Skwim]

I think it's intended to be a gesture of humility.

Exactly.

Actually, the intention is given in the article: ". . . to encourage peace."

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[Revoltingest]

I think it's meant to symbolize his servitude to God (and thereby to his fellow man). But yes, it's a bit weird. Though I suppose it must have been fairly 'disarming'. And maybe that was also a point.

It still seems a pretty degrading servitude.

 

[PureX]

It still seems a pretty degrading servitude.

Not to people who believe in achieving a higher goal than maintaining self-esteem.

 

[Revoltingest]

Not to people who believe in achieving a higher goal than maintaining self-esteem.

Aye, someone must have a very different philosophy if kissing
feet serves some high purpose, & self-esteem is less valued.