A lesson of humility

Jesus washes the feet of His disciples

As I sit here to write this little journal I believe the Lord is listening to my very thoughts, and because of that I know He will be guiding me to reflect on the right things, the things that I need to learn and to find more about in order to carry on with my search to grow spiritually, as well as to bocome a better Christian… I have a clear vision of where I want to be and I ask Him to have mercy on me and help me get there.  

 When I attended the Mass of the Lord’s Supper this Holy Thursday I had a thought that I don’t think had ever occurred to me. I was astounded by the lesson of humility and servitude that our Lord Jesus Christ taught us with His gesture of washing the disciples’ feet. This humility is so characteristic of Jesus’ messages given to us, yet we are always expecting to obtain things for ourselves, blessings from God, favors from others… In contrast, we often fail to even acknowledge the needs of those around us. Are we not assimilating Jesus’ message, or are we simply ignoring it?     

  

I suppose He has set the model for those who really care to listen to His teachings. We need to care for one another and distance ourselves from this selfish mentality that seems to be the norm in the world of today. I am happy that the realization I had while taking part of the Mass this evening was actually the answer to the questions I had been asking myself. A holy life cannot be archived without loving others and completely submitting to the examples of Jesus Christ.    

“As I have done, so you must do” (John 13:15).   

The Eucharist

After washing the disciples feet, Jesus took His place at the table, and the apostles with Him.  What He did then would remain with us to this day: the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.   

Our Lord Jesus Christ established the Eucharist during  the Last Supper, which is the Sacrament that contains His Body, Blood, and Divinity. In the Eucharist these inseparable elements are offered to the Father continually, therefore it is also a Sacrifice. When we receive the Eucharist at Mass we receive the body of Jesus, even though He is in Glory in heaven.  This is a mystery too great for our human minds to comprehend,  and I would not dream to try to express it, however as Catholics we accept and believe in the Eucharist, as it the central part of our Faith.    

When I think of the Last Supper, I can really see how the Lord was actually celebrating the First Mass, which through the ordination of the apostles celebrate to this date.  

After a long period away from the Church, I feel couldn’t be coming back at a better time.  I am absolutely delighted that I could finally take part in the Eucharist again. I was anxious and looking forward to it, so much so that I was speechless as reached my turn in line to receive the Host from the hand of the Priest. I only said Amen mentally.  

At the end of the Mass, however, as we adored the Eucharist in silent prayer and felt like crying with joy and just wanted to give thanks to Him for yet another wonderful blessing in my life!