'Wash each other’s feet': Church urges faithful to serve
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'Wash each other’s feet': Church urges faithful to serve
Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, rector and parish priest of Quiapo Church, performs the Washing of the Feet during the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17, in Manila. Karen de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, rector and parish priest of Quiapo Church, performs the Washing of the Feet during the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17, in Manila. Karen de Guzman, ABS-CBN NewsQUIAPO, MANILA— Catholic devotees were reminded that the ‘washing of feet’ is more than a ritual—it is a call to love with humility and to serve others, according to Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan.
QUIAPO, MANILA— Catholic devotees were reminded that the ‘washing of feet’ is more than a ritual—it is a call to love with humility and to serve others, according to Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan.
During the Holy Thursday Mass at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene, Fr. Licuanan emphasized that true discipleship is rooted in humility and compassion.
During the Holy Thursday Mass at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene, Fr. Licuanan emphasized that true discipleship is rooted in humility and compassion.
“Ang paghuhugas ng paa ay isang simbolo ng paglilingkod,” he said during his homily.
“Ang paghuhugas ng paa ay isang simbolo ng paglilingkod,” he said during his homily.
Quoting Jesus from the Gospel, he said: “Kung ako na inyong Panginoon at guro, pinaglilingkuran ko kayo, ganun din naman, paglingkuran ninyo ang bawat isa.”
Quoting Jesus from the Gospel, he said: “Kung ako na inyong Panginoon at guro, pinaglilingkuran ko kayo, ganun din naman, paglingkuran ninyo ang bawat isa.”
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He said some people hesitate to serve because of fear or insecurity, but he reminded the congregation that serving others is not optional.
He said some people hesitate to serve because of fear or insecurity, but he reminded the congregation that serving others is not optional.
“Kung hindi ka maglilingkod sa iyong kapwa, wala kang kaugnayan sa akin,” referring to the Lord’s relationship with the faithful.
“Kung hindi ka maglilingkod sa iyong kapwa, wala kang kaugnayan sa akin,” referring to the Lord’s relationship with the faithful.
Fr. Licuanan added that mission goes beyond the church doors. At the end of every Mass, we are told “Humayo kayo.”
Fr. Licuanan added that mission goes beyond the church doors. At the end of every Mass, we are told “Humayo kayo.”
He explained that this is a reminder that our Christian duty continues outside, where many people are in need.
He explained that this is a reminder that our Christian duty continues outside, where many people are in need.
“Ang daming nangangailangan doon sa labas—naliligaw, natatakot, pinanghihinaan ng loob,” he said.
“Ang daming nangangailangan doon sa labas—naliligaw, natatakot, pinanghihinaan ng loob,” he said.
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He warned against thinking that painful sacrifices alone are enough to please God.
He warned against thinking that painful sacrifices alone are enough to please God.
“Kahit maggugulong tayo sa tinik, kahit puro sugat ang katawan mo, walang laman iyan kung hindi mo kayang magmahal at maglingkod.”
“Kahit maggugulong tayo sa tinik, kahit puro sugat ang katawan mo, walang laman iyan kung hindi mo kayang magmahal at maglingkod.”
Fr. Licuanan ended his homily with a powerful invitation: “Gusto niyo ng magandang relationship kay Lord? Then, wash each other’s feet. Maglingkod tayo sa bawat isa.”
Fr. Licuanan ended his homily with a powerful invitation: “Gusto niyo ng magandang relationship kay Lord? Then, wash each other’s feet. Maglingkod tayo sa bawat isa.”
His message reminded the faithful that the heart of Holy Week—and of the Christian life—is humble, sincere, and active love for others.
His message reminded the faithful that the heart of Holy Week—and of the Christian life—is humble, sincere, and active love for others.
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