05/04/2026
A solemn reflection on humility and selfless service this Maundy Thursday.
"๐๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ, ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ญ."
The celebration held on April 2 at San Vicente Ferrer Mission Station was deeply marked by the meaningful rite of ๐๐พ๐ฐ๐ช๐ผ ๐ผ๐ช ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ต (Washing of the Feet), a sacred tradition that brings to life the profound act of love demonstrated by ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ during the Last Supper. In this powerful gesture, Christ humbled Himself before His disciples, reminding us that true greatness is found not in power or recognition, but in sincere and wholehearted service to others.
The ceremony was presided over by ๐๐๐ฏ. ๐
๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐.๐.๐, through this liturgical celebration, the faithful are invited to reflect on the deeper meaning of discipleship to love without conditions, to serve without hesitation, and to walk in humility even in the simplest acts. It is a call to go beyond words and embody the teachings of Christ in our daily lives, especially in moments where compassion, patience, and understanding are most needed.
As we continue our journey through this Holy Week, may this sacred rite inspire us to become instruments of Christ's love within our communities. May we learn to set aside pride, extend kindness to those around us, and serve one another with a heart that mirrors His gentle, selfless, and full of grace.
Photo: SOCCOM - SVFMS
Words: Euan Lovelle Hago