What an incredible reality to have eternity touch time. Can you imagine that at the Last Supper the Eternal Son of God got down and washed the feet of a man, and then 11 other men's feet? Who could be worthy of such an honor. It is quite an amazing thing to work for the Church... I had the opportunity to give the names of some of the people who would have their feet washed tonight at the Holy Thursday Mass. Many of the people I gave, in fact, all of the names, were of Catechists who teach in the Elementary Religious Education Program. I choose many of the younger ones primarily because it is important for the Youth to comprehend their living out the Mission of Jesus. Yet, I can't help but notice how important it was for myself to see young people taking up the honor of Holy Mother Church. I don't know if they realized what they did by having their feet washed, and yet neither did the disciples at the Last Supper. Even Jesus asked them, "Do you realize what I have done for you?" A very meaningful and powerful question! And even now, the Lord has done this for each of these young people. Christ is not satisified with the those who live the life of the older brother in the story of the Prodigal Son. He seeks even the little lost sheep, the prodigal son, the younger son, himself! I love that at this parish there are some young people who actually see the Glory of the Lord. Who have come to know and believe that Jesus Christ is the only one and True Living Son of God.
Somehow, in the middle of this glory and wonder, we have just celebrated Jesus preparing to enter into his death. At Holy Thursday, Jesus has washed the feet of his chosen disciples and has invited them to remain with Him during the last hours before He is arrested. Jesus, the same Eternal Son of God, asked his disciples, "Could you not even watch with me for one hour?" This is the reason that after Mass tonight, the Holy Eucharist was set up here at St. Jude in the Multi-purpose room. Unfortunately, for the first time in 3 years, it was not even announced that the Lord would be present there awaiting us to pray with Him.
Some of the same young people who had their feet washed had enough moxy to ask to remain in prayer with the Lord and Fr. Darrell was generous enought to agree. May there prayers enliven and light on fire this parish as they pray for all of us throughout the night with Our Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist this Holy Thursday night.
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I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of getting my feet washed and it was so beautiful. Sitting up there and have your parish priest come up to you and pour water on your feet then wash and dry them was so beautiful. That was by far one of the best expample of the life of service that a Priest lives. Fr. Darrell is such a great example. He has made a huge impact in my life. The whole Mass on Holy Thursday was incredibly beautiful. hopefully you were able to join us and witness this beautiful Mass.
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