When Jesus knelt to wash his disciples’ feet, Peter protested. It did not make sense to him. Jesus was their rabbi—their teacher—so how could he take the place of a servant? But Jesus strongly rebuked him—unless he consented, he could not share in his life. Upon hearing this, Peter asked that his whole body be washed. Jesus, however, assured him that washing his feet was more than enough.
I don’t know if you have reflected on the meaning of this humble gesture. We often ask Jesus to wash us, but we do not usually consider the vulnerability it requires. It invites us to become like babies in their mother’s hands—babies cannot bathe themselves; they depend on the trusting hand of caregivers. Jesus invites us to share this love with one another: the love so tender, humble, and compassionate to wash the pains of the human soul.
My friends, as believers, we are all called to wash one another’s feet, remembering that we are all God’s children, each in need of grace. What child can live without grace? Who among us can go a day without stumbling? It is grace that allows us to forgive, to serve, and to begin again. No wonder we are always in need of washing.
May we always have the courage to follow Jesus in this sacred act, even as he initiates the Eucharistic Feast tonight.
Join us for dinner at 6 pm, followed by the service at 7:30 pm.
Good Friday: 12 pm and 7 pm
Easter Vigil: 7:30 pm
Easter Sunday: 8:30 am and 10 am
Please note:
I will be taking some time off. Although we officially take off the week after Easter, I will be in the office the week of April 5–12, and will take off April 13–19 instead, followed by my three week time off. So I will miss the following Sundays: April 19, 26, May 3, and May 10.
From the E-Crier of April 2, 2026. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter.