Reflection: “If I, therefore, the master and teacher,
have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that
as I have done for you, you should also do.”
Throughout our lives Christ washes our feet and serves us. Though He was the greatest among us, He came
as an infant to serve us and to die for us, and even in heaven He continues to
serve us. In this example of becoming
small and becoming a servant, Jesus shows us who we are to be and how we are to
serve. No one of us is too busy or too
great to serve another. We are all
called to this act of service in very unique and different ways, but we are all
called to service none the less. On this
Holy Thursday, let us reflect on how God has blessed us so that we may share
those gifts and blessings with others by becoming a servant for Christ.
Reflection
for younger saints:
Today we read the Gospel reading that talks about Jesus washing the feet
of the disciples. Even though Jesus is
God, and is greatest among all men, He still came to serve and to care for
others. Jesus asks us to do this as well
by being kind and loving to others and caring for others whenever we can.
Big
Picture: We are
called to serve and to love as Christ did.
Discussion
Starters:
Younger saints: What special name does today have? What did Jesus do today for the disciples? What does Jesus ask us to do? If you go to Mass this evening, pay close attention to what the priest does after his homily.
Older saints: Take a few minutes to reflect on and envision the image of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples in today’s Gospel reading. Imagine being one of those disciples who looks up to Jesus as your teacher and master. How would you have reacted to Jesus’ wanting to get down on His hands and knees before you and wash your feet? Would you have reacted like Peter? How has God blessed you with gifts and talents and called you to share those blessings with others? Have you obeyed God’s call?
Younger saints: What special name does today have? What did Jesus do today for the disciples? What does Jesus ask us to do? If you go to Mass this evening, pay close attention to what the priest does after his homily.
Older saints: Take a few minutes to reflect on and envision the image of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples in today’s Gospel reading. Imagine being one of those disciples who looks up to Jesus as your teacher and master. How would you have reacted to Jesus’ wanting to get down on His hands and knees before you and wash your feet? Would you have reacted like Peter? How has God blessed you with gifts and talents and called you to share those blessings with others? Have you obeyed God’s call?
Fun
Fact: The word
“catechumen” refers to a person who is preparing for baptism. Will anyone be Baptized at the Easter Vigil
in your parish this year?
Saint
of the day:
Name: Saint Hesychius of Jerusalem
What they are remembered for: St. Hesychius was a priest and a monk who wrote about many of the issues that were facing the Church during his time. Much of his writing have been lost, and much of his life story is unknown. He offers us a profound reminder of the beauty of the Eucharist: "Keep yourselves free from sin so that every day you may share in the mystic meal; by doing so our bodies become the body of Christ."
Feast day: March 28
Daily Notes:
Name: Saint Hesychius of Jerusalem
What they are remembered for: St. Hesychius was a priest and a monk who wrote about many of the issues that were facing the Church during his time. Much of his writing have been lost, and much of his life story is unknown. He offers us a profound reminder of the beauty of the Eucharist: "Keep yourselves free from sin so that every day you may share in the mystic meal; by doing so our bodies become the body of Christ."
Feast day: March 28
Daily Notes:
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