I love this image of the events of tonight. If you notice, Our Lord is radiant with light as He establishes the Holy Eucharist. If you notice, the instruments of the foot washing till stand in front of that first Eucharistic altar. Pius Parsch writes of this Liturgy of the Lord's Supper:
Both proofs of our Lord's great love proper to this day, the Eucharist and the foot washing, come to mind when singing the Communion verse: "The Lord Jesus, after He had supped with His disciples, washed their feet, and said to them: Do you know what I, your Lord and Master, have done for you? I have given you an example that you also should so do." Note the profound implication: it is impossible to imitate Christ in His gift of the Eucharist, but we can imitate His example of humble service to others. Such service to others is the sign and expression of our union with Him, for which the Eucharist was established. - Holy Thursday, The Church's Year of Grace
So as the sun sets, go to the Upper Room tonight. Let Him wash your feet. Let Him offer you His very Body and Blood. Go with Him to watch in the Garden. Offer your love in return by washing another's feet and giving them yourself. It is only then that you will worthy of the name of His Disciple.
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