"Holy Week [began] Sunday with Jesus's solemn entrance into the City of David. Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, the humblest of animals. That is his way of indicating that he has chosen to be a Messiah who saves his people by suffering for them, and not as the mighty warrior King that so many had hoped for. On Thursday of this week, Jesus gets down on his knees and washes the feet of his disciples and, rising, commands them to love one another in exactly that same humble service. That unforgettable gesture is followed by a special meal with them during which he institutes the Holy Eucharist as a lasting memorial of his dying and saving love. At that same moment, he establishes the Order of the Priesthood so that this Sacred Bread will be forever available for his people. . . ."
In a recent commentary, V. Rev. Lewis S. Fiorelli, OSFS,
reflected on Jesus' activities during Holy Week, witha reminder that Pope Francis encourages us to "practice the virtue of accompaniment with
one another.".
To access his complete post, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Provincial’s Reflection: Holy Week with Jesus (6 APR 22)
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