Holy Thursday. The Last Supper. The institution of the Eucharist. And a call to humility.
Easter is Sunday. Today, we aredigging into Christ’s radical love with St. Joseph as our guide. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and gave us His Body and Blood. This isn’t just a story. It’s our daily reality, a taste of heaven in every Mass. Peter balked, but Jesus insisted: service and sacrifice define us.
The Catechism ties this night to the Cross; St. Augustine sees it as cleansing power. It’s Christ’s playbook—humility like Joseph’s, service over status. Your challenge: Live it today. Wash your wife’s and kids’ feet if you’re married—show them love through action. Can’t? Go to Mass, see the altar stripped, feel the weight. Or pray the Litany of Humility. Pick one, do it. Jesus didn’t just act to be nice—He saved us, stayed with us. Are you on His team or the devil’s? No gray area, men—choose.
Products/References Mentioned:
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Gaudium et Spes (Second Vatican Council)
- Council of Trent (1551)
- St. Augustine’s writings
- St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s writings
- St. Thomas Aquinas’s writings
- Benedict XVI’s reflection
- Litany of Humility
Powerful Quotes:
- “Jesus, the master, the maker, the creator, the king of kings, kneels down to wash his disciples’ feet.”
- “The Eucharist is the gift that surpasses all gifts. A moment where heaven touches earth.”
- “If you’re not willing to risk everything for God, then who are you willing to risk it at all for?”
Key Takeaway:
Serve someone today—wash a foot, attend Mass, or pray humbly. Act now to mirror Christ and Joseph’s self-giving love.
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