“What a contrast Jesus' values are to the ways of the powerful, who so often are consumed with protecting and promoting their own interests! By washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus does not diminish his authority.  He is still their “Lord and Teacher."  But he has come to show them a new way of exercising authority, a new way of being with others that is characterized by humility, compassion and loving service.” On Maundy Thursday, Br. David Vryhof marvels at the radical act we commemorate, and in which we are called to participate.