Comments on: Maundy Thursday

By: John Frye

John Frye — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:44:35 +0000

Rosita,

I hope you do get into your church. We felt such a sweet presence of the Spirit as Ray and Shelby did the footwashing on behalf of us all.

By: Rosita

Rosita — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:19:29 +0000

Coming from tradition that always celebrated Maundy Thursday, it has been a difficult adjustment the last several years to be a part of a church that does not. The foot washing service is so powerful. I have been working to have it introduced at our church. God willing, we will have one next year.

By: John Frye

John Frye — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:50:58 +0000

Stephanie,

The blogging community of Jesus-followers is truly a gift. I am glad you are making new friends. I appreciate your visits to *Jesus the Radical Pastor*

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:09:26 +0000

I have stumbled upon some very wise blogs through some of your commenters here John, you have attracted a wonderful readership here!

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Weekly Meanderings « The Way of a Pilgrim — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:38:03 +0000

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By: John Frye

John Frye — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:11:52 +0000

Wes,
Thanks for the encouragement, bro. We are all on a learning curve with God, right?

By: John Frye

John Frye — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:10:50 +0000

Jeff,
Thanks much for sharing that memory. Wow.

By: Wes Ellis

Wes Ellis — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:55:46 +0000

I think what you are doing tonight, from your description, is right on! It’s a beautiful symbol which, hopefully, will become more than a symbol (it’s very Eucharistic isn’t it?). Even those of us who have grown up in a more liturgical setting are new at this, John, and we’re barely scratching at the surface.
I posted some of my own thoughts today about Maundy Thursday on my blog.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:22:20 +0000

I remember a foot washing service when I was 15. I washed the feet of an 86 year old man who had been a farmer most of his life. His feet were calloused, gnarled and frankly gross. Like most 15yr old boys this was the last thing in the world I wanted to do. 22 years later I still remember the humbling feeling of helping him take his socks and shoes off and then washing his feet and gently drying them. After the birth of my children I can’t recall holding anything else so gently and tenderly. It had a great impact on me even if, at the time, I did not approach it with a willing heart.

By: John Frye

John Frye — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:33:19 +0000

Danny,
That president is a truly servant-leader. Thanks for sharing that.
John