Reflections of Caritas

“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist.” – John 13:5

Every year on Holy Thursday, the Church reflects upon the story of the Last Supper from the Gospel of Saint John. Unlike Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the writer of John’s Gospel does not tell the narrative of the institution of the Eucharist. He does not mention any details about bread and wine. Instead, John shares the story of how Jesus washed the feet of His disciples at that same meal.

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“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34

The high holy days of the Christian calendar are upon us. The path to Jerusalem, Calvary, and the Cross stretches out before our eyes. If we follow our Lord down this road, our souls will be seized by wonder, and our hearts will be pierced by love.

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“The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” – Psalm 126:3

If you are like me, you have always wanted to be “The Hero”. As a child, I imagined myself as the main character in every story. I dreamed of scoring the last-second shot that lifted my team to victory. I saw myself in the movies as Superman, beating the bad guys and saving the day.

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“While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20

“So, what do you do for a living?” It’s one of the first questions new acquaintances ask each other. Interestingly, we do not usually say, “I teach,” or “I fix broken bones.” Instead, we say, “I am a teacher,” or “I am a doctor.” It seems that we base our very identity upon the things we do.

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