Passion Week Reflection & Invitation

 "Imitating Jesus: A Posture of Love and Service"

I have been reflecting on Jesus' example of washing feet, as I prepare for Passion Week. My reflections were spurred on by the painting, "The Washing of Feet" by Sieger Koder. (You can check out the painting here: http://www.pauline-uk.org/productgroup2.asp?id=1937)

My reflections are now posted on This Ignatian Life blog, "Imitating Jesus: A Posture of Love and Service."

Here is the link: http://ignatianlife.org/imitating-jesus-a-posture-of-love-and-service/

In Love for Me

This is my body, broken for you,

bringing you wholeness, making you free.

Take it and eat it, and when you do,

Do it in love for me.

This is my blood poured out for you,

bringing forgiveness, making you free.

Take it and drink it, and when you do,

do it in love for me.

Back to my Father soon I will go.

Do not forget me; then you will see

I am still with you, and you will know

you’re very close to me.

Filled with my Spirit, how you will grow!

You are my branches; I am the tree.

If you are faithful, others will know

you are alive in me.

Love one another – I have loved you,

and I have shown you how to be free;

serve one another, and when you do,

do it in love for me.

Vv. 1-2 Jimmy Owens

Vv. 3-5 Damian Lundy, based on John 14-16

Taken from: In Celebration of Love - The Washing of the Feet (The Art and Inspiration of Sieger Koder), Pauline Books & Media, 1997.