Peter wanted Jesus to be the focus of his uninvolved adoration. He didn't want Jesus to enter his world as a humble servant. No foot washing, no communion. Christ gives us through his cross. It creates in us a discipleship shaped by Christ's humility.
Rituals are part of the human fabric, whether in daily life or in the church.
They mark special moments, enabling us to experience their life-shaping power. Our church year doles out God's sacred story gradually so that we can savor one aspect at a time. At the center of the sacred story is the Triduum, the three days from Maudy Thursday evening to the Easter Vigil, during which the church celebrates Jesus' passion and resurrection. The three days renew us in the Spirit. They are the way we show Christ's triumph over death.