02/04/2026
...“𝑀𝑦 𝐹𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑖𝑓 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑢𝑝 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑚𝑒. 𝑌𝑒𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙.”
— 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒘 𝟐𝟔:𝟑𝟗
As part of Holy Week, 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 invites us into a deeper moment of reflection—one rooted in love, obedience, humility, and selfless service. On this day, Jesus Christ shared His final meal with His disciples and humbly washed their feet, showing that true leadership is found in serving others. In this quiet yet powerful act, He revealed a love that is patient, forgiving, and self-giving—calling us to do the same. In the silence, we are reminded that true strength is found not in power, but in our willingness to serve with compassion and grace. Today's celebration also reminds us the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, who in His human nature knows what He will go through but surrendered and obeyed the will of His Father for us to be saved and be reunited with the Father.
As we continue this sacred journey through Holy Week, may this solemn observance guide our hearts toward genuine kindness and forgiveness. Let it be a gentle turning point—a time to renew our intentions and live out our faith through meaningful actions. In reflection and reverence, we move forward carrying the spirit of love and service beyond this day.
🖋: M.J. Surima
💻: D.S. Perida
