Homily for Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter

Our Gospel passage today takes us back to the Last Supper, when Jesus and His Apostles gathered in the Upper Room, just after washing His Apostles' feet. In that act, Jesus demonstrated humility and the importance of serving others, a service He expects from those who minister in His name.

When we accept the title "Christian," we commit ourselves to serving the poor, the suffering, the oppressed, prisoners, and the sick. This service should come from a place of genuine humility rather than as a means to pursue our own gain. Our goal is to embody Jesus's compassionate presence in the world. To achieve this, we must set aside our ambitions and pride and remain open to all we are called to do.