Holy Thursday Mass Feet Washing. From the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday to. In many Catholic parishes on Holy Thursday a footwashing ritual is incorporated into Mass.
John 131-14 1 Before the feast of Passover Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. Holy Thursday was one of the most important days in all of history. The slave would bring a basin with water and a towel but it would be the guest who would wash his own feet.
Although optional most parishes choose to do it for it is a most powerful symbol in the present day.
Peters Basilica at the Vatican Thursday April 14 2022. In many Catholic parishes on Holy Thursday a footwashing ritual is incorporated into Mass. 1939-58 the foot washing was again included in the Mass but made optional. During the middle of Mass priests will.
