# Quodlibet 22: Why Isn't the Washing of Feet a Sacrament?

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Podcast: [Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sed-contra-a-podcast-of-catholic-theology-341285)
Published: 2026-03-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Why isn't the ritual of pedelavium or foot washing considered a sacrament? Could the Church discover a new sacrament? What is the best method for interpreting Scripture today? Does the historical-critical method have a place? Join us for these questions and more!

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