ANTIPHONS - WASHING OF FEET

For choirs preparing for the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, this plain chant setting provides the essential antiphons for the Washing of the Feet. The text draws directly from the Gospel of John, capturing the profound humility of Christ in the upper room. As the priest moves to wash the feet of the chosen parishioners, the choir leads the congregation in reflecting on this act of service, beginning with the narrative, "The Lord Jesus when he had eaten with his disciples."

The piece is structured with two main antiphons and a series of short verses that recount Peter's initial resistance—"Lord, do you wash my feet"—and Christ's gentle correction. Sung in solfa notation, the simple, chant-like melody allows the words to remain the central focus of the rite. It is a deeply moving part of Holy Week, reminding everyone in the pews of the new commandment to love one another just as the Lord has loved us.