Day Thirty–Eight // April 1 // The Humble Heart of Christ (Maundy Thursday) “Pride makes us artificial; humility makes us real.” – Thomas Merton –
They had gathered around a table. They’d dined on bread and wine and herbs. They had shared tales and wholesome laughter. They’d heard His holy words. But there were two – only two – who knew what was to come. It was only Jesus and Judas who knew how that night would end. Even so, Jesus stooped. The King of the world, taking basin and towel, stooped. Assuming the lowly role of a servant, He knelt before each of them – even the one who would soon betray Him into the hands of suffering – and He washed their feet. Holy hands cleansed common mud from the feet of wayward sinners.
