To: aimhigh
The washing of feet isn't intended to be an historical reenactment. It is a reminder that Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and serve those around us. In this spirit it would be appropriate to include everyone.
To: lnbjohnson
The only problem is that the official Vatican instructions state that "viri selecti" (selected men) are to have their feet washed. Anything else during the Holy Mass is sinful disobedience.
11 posted on
04/30/2004 3:27:18 PM PDT by
gbcdoj
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To: lnbjohnson
The washing of feet isn't intended to be an historical reenactment. It is a reminder that Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and serve those around us. In this spirit it would be appropriate to include everyone. Uh, you left off the "IMO" - which is all that is.
Catholics who cling to their roots, as well as Orthodox Christians hold that the liturgical acts (including foot washing) a "re-presentations" of the original.
These turn our minds out of the "here and now" to the "as it always has been."
For 2,000 years, only men got their feet washed. Now, someone has a better idea?
14 posted on
04/30/2004 6:27:21 PM PDT by
don-o
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To: lnbjohnson; gbcdoj
The washing of feet isn't intended to be an historical reenactment. It is a reminder that Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and serve those around us. In this spirit it would be appropriate to include everyone. Yep. If O'Malley doesn't get the answer he wants from the Vatican, he can just drop the ceremony.
It IS optional.
17 posted on
04/30/2004 8:34:15 PM PDT by
sinkspur
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