The ground was full with faithful, singing and praising the God with hymns. It is summer and breeze was hot and children were feeling discomfort. A huge crowd is also witnessing the events.
In the middle of the service, the priest removed his vestments and tied a cloth on his waist and went near each of the elders. The priest poured water, cleaned and wiped the legs of the selected elder siting at the alter and kissed their legs.
The event is emotional and soul touching. In today's world, we are do not have time to talk to the people, but a taking time and in front of huge crowd. The feet is washed and Kissed.
For each of the activity that the priest, I could explain to reflect the following meanings aligning to close to God. .
- Tying a cloth around waist – Proactive
- Washing the feet – Forgive the past
- Wiping the feet – Forget the past
- Kissing the feet – Be Compassion
- Presenting bread – celebrate
Bottom-line:
The concept of Servant leadership came into existence on the Maundy Thursday. Every individual is a leader by his own and has an opportunity to serve …
The concept of Servant leadership came into existence on the Maundy Thursday. Every individual is a leader by his own and has an opportunity to serve …
