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The Triduum: Jueves Santo - Holy Thursday

The Triduum: Jueves Santo – Holy Thursday

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Lavatorio de Pies

Un Jueves Santo muy memorable, cuando era director del Ministerio Campesino en Fresno, tuvo lugar en una comunidad muy pequeña que solo constaba de unas diez casas. Cerca de 150 personas asistieron a la Misa. Provenían de fincas cercanas. Doce vestidos de Apóstoles portaban etiquetas con sus nombres para identificar a los abandonados de la sociedad, identificando diversos males que separan a las personas unas de otras. Los letreros incluían: desempleados, adicciones, discapacitados, ciegos, sordos, enfermedades terminales, personas sin hogar y más. En esa Misa, reflexionando sobre Jesús lavando sus pies, la gente vio a Jesús levantando la dignidad de los olvidados de la sociedad. Una persona dijo que durante la ceremonia se sintió privilegiado de representar a las personas que sufren a diario.

En otra misa en Fresno, hablé con un hombre de unos treinta años. Era del estado de Hidalgo. Le dije que había estado en Cardonal, Hidalgo y me dijo, “esa es mi parroquia”. Dije entonces que yo celebraba Misas en los ranchos y lo más notable fue el lavatorio de los pies de los pastores en Sauz. Lo notable fue que querían que se lavaran ambos pies. Dijo que entre los diez y los catorce años siempre era uno de los pastores a los que le lavaban los pies. Me preguntó cuándo estuve allí. Cuando dije 1993. Dijo: “Padre, me lavaste los pies”.

Jesús dijo: “¿Comprenden lo que acabo de hacer con ustedes? Ustedes me llaman Maestro y Señor, y dicen bien, porque lo soy. Pues si yo, que soy el Maestro y el Señor, les he lavado los pies, también ustedes deben lavarse los pies los unos a los otros. Les he dado ejemplo, para que lo que yo he hecho con ustedes, también ustedes lo hagan”.Así como Jesús nos  sirvió, nosotros también debemos servir a los demás.

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Washing of Feet

A most memorable Holy Thursday, when I was director for Campesino Ministry in Fresno, took place in a very small community that only consisted of about ten homes. Nearly 150 people came for the Mass. They came from farms nearby. Twelve dressed as Apostles wore nametags to identify the abandoned of society, identifying various ills that separate people from one another. The signs included: unemployed, addictions, disabled, blind, deaf, terminal illness, homeless, and more. At that Mass, reflecting on Jesus washing their feet, people saw Jesus raising up the dignity of those forgotten in society. One person said that during the ceremony he felt privileged to represent people who suffer daily.

At another Mass in Fresno, I spoke with a man in his thirties. He was from the state of Hidalgo. I told him that I had been to Cardonal, Hidalgo and he said, “that is my parish.” I then said that I celebrated Masses in the ranchos and most notable was washing the feet of shepherd boys in Sauz. What was notable was that they wanted both feet washed. He said that between the ages of ten to fourteen he was always one of the shepherds who would have his feet washed. He asked when I was there. When I said 1993. He said, “Padre, you washed my feet.”

Jesus said, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” As Jesus served us, we must also serve others.

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Oh Jesús, tú nos llamas: “Síganme”. Bendice, Señor, a todos los que acogen tu llamado. Puede que el camino no sea fácil, pero tenemos la confianza de que todo es posible si caminamos contigo. Que este viaje nos abra los ojos a las maravillas de tu amor por nosotros. Oramos por toda tu gente, por todos los creyentes e incrédulos, por los líderes y seguidores. Oramos por la sanación, el perdón, la compasión, la justicia y la paz. Oramos para que, al seguirte, nosotros también podamos ser pescadores de hombres. Bendícenos en nuestro viaje.

O Jesus, you call us, “Come after me.” Bless, O Lord, all who welcome your call. The path may not be easy, but we have confidence that all things are possible if we walk with you. May this journey, open our eyes to the wonders of your love for us. We pray for all your people, for all believers and unbelievers, for leaders and followers. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for compassion, for justice, for peace. We pray that as we follow you, we too can be fishers of men. Bless us on our journey. 

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