“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” —John 13:15

Many years ago, I took a group of students to a large theatre auditorium in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago that served as the place of worship and service for a non-denominational Christian group. That day, we partnered with them on their monthly podiatry clinic for the local unhoused population. Together, we washed and dried feet belonging to people of different ages, backgrounds, and medical conditions. Feet and shoes can tell you a lot about a person’s story. This happened to take place on Holy Thursday. The timing was intentional and a powerful connection to today’s Gospel story, as well as the annual liturgical ritual that takes place in many Churches around the world.

When I recall those words, “Do this in remembrance of me…” I am certainly brought to the Eucharistic table—but I am also brought to the tangible signs of Eucharistic action. These are the many small and large ways that we are compelled by our God to share His generous and unwavering love with others. We do this in memory and thanksgiving of The One who loved us first, and who first washes our feet so that we can do the same for others. What are the many ways that God has cared for you, consoled you and sustained you during this Lenten season? In remembrance of Jesus’ life and sacrificial offering, may the many blessings you receive, in turn become the blessings you share with God’s people in need.