Prayer: From Ashes to Easter

Jesus gives his disciples a simple, clear example of what discipleship is all about: service. Washing one another's feet, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked - here is the core of the Eucharist, our great miracle of love.... God's table is large, as large as creation. All are invited, all are to have access to the necessity of food and the miracles of love. Both are essential to the fullness of life. Without food, the body languishes and dies; without love, our souls wither and are filled with despair. The leftovers in our lives? What are they and who will get them? So many people can live off our leavings if we would only share. This is hardly sufficient. Disciples of Christ give abundantly in imitation of the Master who gave his very self.