MAUNDY THURSDAY- 13th April, 2017
LOVE SERVES...Exo 12:1-8,11-14; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Love is basically a willingness to submit oneself to a way of life that wishes the good of the other. Knowing the needs of the other, without having heard from him or her is a sign of love. Committing myself for the good of the other, without ever thinking of what I would gain, is an attitude of love. Being ready to lay down one's life for the good of the other is the ultimate act of love. It all begins in being at the service of the other and the good of the other.
Maundy Thursday is the day on which the Lord gave us the famous mandate, the mandate of love: love one another as I have loved you; love in action - wash each other's feet; love to be identified as belonging to Christ. The Eucharist instituted is a loving service in action, by the Son of God who gives himself up for our good. Priesthood that is initiated today is a service, a ministry of bringing the Lord to the people. In every one of these, that which stands out is love.
Love is our identity, love is our mission and love is our meaning. Love is seen in service, true and selfless service.
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