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. 15 I have given you an example so that you may copy what I have done to you.
One of the signature parts of the liturgy during holy week is the traditional feet washing on holy thursday. 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. The Washing of the Disciples Feet.
A practice session before Mass can be very helpful in ensuring that the rite runs smoothly and with the dignity and solemnity required by the moment and importance of the celebration.
John 131-14 1 Before the feast of Passover Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. The Pope washed the feet of 12 inmates men and women including people of various ages and nationalities. Early this lenten season presiding bishop michael b. 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.