Holy Thursday Mass Washing Of The Feet. On Holy Thursday at the washing of feet the people mostly youth after having their foot washed preceded to wash the next persons foot. The mandatum ritualizes Christs action on the night before he died when he showed his disciples an example of how they are to love one another in imitation of his love for them.
Following his homily Pope Francis carried out the traditional gesture of Jesus at the Last Supper when He washed the feet of His Disciples as a sign of His love reflecting the importance of service and humility. During the middle of Mass priests will. Tonights service is divided into 5 parts.
Then they placed four bowls of water and four places before the altar and the congregation was told to come forward and have their hands washed by the same people who just had their foot washed.
In many Catholic parishes on Holy Thursday a footwashing ritual is incorporated into Mass. In 1955 as part of the Holy Week reforms of Pope Pius XII r. Illuminated by the gospel of John the rite carries a double significance. Kindly rise as we welcome our celebrant and join in the entrance hymn.
