GIFT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
In fact, it is in responding to Jesus' command to serve, that we imitate
His humility and willingly attend to all who are in need. This shows the true,
loving Presence of Christ - becoming a servant to each other.
This is a very
special night for us as a Catholic, Christian family. We receive the Gift of
the Lord's Supper, the Memorial of Christ Jesus' abiding and True Presence, and
we respond to His instruction: "Do this in memory of Me." There is
another memorial for us as well, the amazing Image of Jesus as He strips
Himself down to the garments of a servant and bends His knees to wash the feet
of His disciples.
In our churches
this evening, it will be the priest who bathes the feet of others to show the
sign of being a servant. But, in addition, you too, as parents, are called to
spiritually wash the feet of your children. Children are also called upon to
wash their parents' feet. In fact, it is in responding to Jesus' command to
serve, that we imitate His humility and willingly attend to all who are in
need. This shows the true, loving Presence of Christ - becoming a servant to
each other.