In the Cenacle: the King of Love
April 19, 2011 | XXXIII.Grace: To ask for a felt knowledge of Jesus’ desire to give Himself entirely to me, in love.
Text for Prayer: John 13:1-30
Reflection: The Last Supper – this is the last great moment of intimacy of Jesus with His Apostles, and at the same time the saddest, most convoluted time of Jesus’ betrayal. It is a rich scene of thirteen friends gathered in an upper room for the Passover meal. Yet the Last Supper bears a double seal, of the most near friendship and of the most immense sadness. Imagine what might have been going through Our Lord’s mind as He prepared Himself and His Apostles for what awaited Him, knowing one of His own would betray Him.
Yet, in the midst of all this – Christ chooses to wash the feet of His Apostles. Our King is the king who came to serve. Moreover, this most humble gesture happens before Judas leaves to betray the Lord; Jesus washes the feet of Judas this very night. Yes, Jesus washes the feet of Judas himself.
Posted by Mr. Andrij Hlabse, S.J. in XXXIII.