Washing feet

What is Holy Thursday to you? In general, when I think of this day, I think of Jesus' institution of the Eucharist, Priesthood, serving others, belonging to Christ's body on earth (the Church), and the start of the Sacred Triduum.

This year, because of what I have experienced in April in the way of health issues, I'm thinking a LOT about the washing of the feet. How many people, since the beginning of Lent, have been involved in "washing my feet," in so many ways: presence, support, encouragement, friendship, and prayer. The love has been overwhelming! And many times, it has been communicated in simple, ordinary ways.

I invite you to just pause a moment, right now, and call to mind the people who have been washing your feet lately. Thank God for them! They are precious, and they are doing things to show you that they love and care for you! Granted, their love might not be perfect (I know mine is not), but it is the gift of those people to you. Wonder at it and be grateful.

Then look around to see whose feet you can wash today. Your love doesn't have to be perfect and it doesn't have to be a big thing, just done with love. Jesus wants to help, and will!