Who can fathom the events of Holy Week? For observers of all things Catholic, the liturgies in Holy Week are great theater. But for Catholics, the liturgies are grace-filled encounters with Jesus Christ as we celebrate and re-live the week of redemptive love.
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It is customary for Jews to invite intimate friends to the festive Passover banquet. As the ritual-meal progressed, the festive tone turned dark. The Lord confronted the Twelve with the abrupt prediction of their betrayal. Within the hours, it would prove true.
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The disciples would look out for themselves and run for cover. Why, Peter asks, does the Master insist on washing his feet? Only slaves wash feet. Peter may be free to refuse, but Jesus presses for his consent. If Peter wants to follow his Master, then he must renounce status, glory, power, and prestige.
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The Lord chooses a servile but loving act to give the example. Peter suddenly realizes that what Jesus has done for and to him, he Peter must repeat to and for others. Henceforth, the mandate given to Peter will be the loving service that marks Christian discipleship. It fatuer so explicit that it cannot be misunderstood or misinterpreted. The Eucharist opens the door that leads to unselfish love.]
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