Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
APRIL 1, 2010 (Maundy Thursday)
Reading 1-- Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
Responsorial Psalm
Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.
Reading 2-- 1Cor 11:23-26
Gospel-- Jn 13:1-15
Reading 1-- Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
Responsorial Psalm
Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.
Reading 2-- 1Cor 11:23-26
Gospel-- Jn 13:1-15
In the gospel, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, saying "Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me 'teacher' and 'master', and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do."
Jesus already knew that He has to go. 'He had come from God and and was returning to God.' In His Last Supper, He showed His disciples the greatest things that they should remember...that God loves us all so we should love one another...that Jesus is our model and guide towards God...that Jesus is our King--and yet, He served us.
We can apply the Servant-King in our lives. Especially in politics. It would be better if those who are in power would think like Jesus. Jesus has the power and authority but He uses it to show how much He cares for us...how much He loves us.
