On this glorious spring day and in preparation for the celebration of Holy Thursday I offer this reflection.
Jesus come, my feet are dirty. You have become a servant for my sake, so fill your basin with water; come, wash my feet. I know that I am bold in saying this, but your own words have made me fearful. "If I do not wash your feet, you will have no companionship with me." Wash my feet, then, so that I may be your companion. But what am I saying: "Wash my feet"? Peter could say these words, for all that needed washing were his feet. For the rest, he was completely clean. I must be made clean with that other washing of which you said: "I have a baptism with which I must be baptized." (Origen, Third Century)
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Oh how beautiful is this prayer!! And the music is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great reflection :) I have often thought about this washing of the feet, it's amazing to think of God washing his disciples feet. I hope I can learn to serve others as He did.
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