We are often all too familiar with the rite of
washing of the feet of the twelve
chosen men / family by the main celebrant during Holy (Maundy) Thursday Evening Mass. This, according to tradition
represents the service and charity of Christ, who came 'not to be served, but
to serve', in the Gospel of John 13:1-15.
Perhaps you may have experienced this yourself; being washed by a
priest, or in your group, during Seminars, or perhaps amongst the congregation, or even in your own family. Having experienced this
rite of washing of the feet (or hands) could even bring to transformation in spiritual life for
some; when one understood fully what it means to serve as what Christ did, and
to do what He wants us to do in our real life.
In the family, washing each
other’s feet could bring a new perspective and meaning in the family’s life.
Thereby setting an example that the family members could emulate by being more
caring and loving, to be more patience, to learn the skill of listening, to
understand and be sensitive to each other’s needs and feelings, to bless and
pray for each other and to serve one another in humility. Serving not only on
that particular day but throughout their entire life together, or even when
someone is far at heart. But of course it’s not an easy task; however it could
be possible by trying our very best and guided by the Holy Spirit.
We could start the rite of washing the feet in the family, not only when
Holy Thursday comes along, but at an opportune time when all or almost all the
members are gathered during certain occasion. Even the not so little ones could
join in.
Begin with a short prayer or Gospel reading and a short word of
appreciation to family members. The head of family would begin by washing and
towel-dry the feet of the first family member and preceded through to the last
member, after which he himself would be washed by the next member till
everybody would have been washed and have washed all other members. End with a prayer of thanks and a bear hug to
everyone.
Mario Domingo
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