It was deeply meaningful, tonight at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, to hear those words: This is my body. This cup is the covenant in my blood. We hear them at every Mass, yet their meaning was fresh this evening as we recalled Jesus saying them on that fateful evening of the Last Supper. He didn’t say, this is a meaningful symbol. He said this is me, and do this in memory of me. This is why we believe He is truly present to us in the Holy Eucharist.
Yet another message of this evening was the washing of feet, and the lesson about serving each other. Washing another person’s feet is an intimate, up close, and personal moment. You cannot wash another’s feet and ignore their sores, their wounds. Their eyes.
I need to slow down on making lasagna for Place of Grace and the Catholic Charities Warming Center, and spend more time connecting with the people we serve. It’s not enough to drop off food. I need to look the person I serve in the eye, and deal with their reality.
Very good thoughts on last night’s Mass.
Joseph, in your post “Service is Up Close and Personal” your gift with words that so perfectly communicate the heart of the liturgical experience are gratefully received and appreciated by me and so many others. Thank you Joseph for your humble and gifted service to our MMOC Parish!