Do This In Remembrance Of Me

As the last supper drew to a close, Jesus had less than 24 hours to live. It was time for Him to speak His last words to His friends. But what could Jesus say, when the sadness was so great? So He simply acted.

First, He gave them His own body and blood as food, so that as long as they lived, they'd never be without the comfort and strength of His presence. Then He washed their feet - a tender reminder of His undying affection and a quiet plea for them to do the same for each other. He fed them, He washed their feet, and then He went out to die.

This evening, in every corner of the world, priests and bishops are doing yet again what Jesus did on that first Holy Thursday, not out of nostalgia, but as a holy remembering - remembering that we'll never be alone because He'll always be near, and remembering that our vocation is to care for one another as He always cares for us.

If you are unable to attend services tonight, try spending a moment alone in silence. For within that silence you will still not be alone. You will feel Him. He is there, beside you, loving you. He has given each of us a fresh new life in the Holy Trinity.

Heavenly Father, we are your servants. We offer up our hearts and souls to You. Cleanse us tonight. Purify our thoughts and guide our words. Make us Your vessels, that we may share your love wherever we travel. We pray this in Your Son’s name. Amen

Posted For Fr Bill

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