JESUS ALWAYS LOVED HIS OWN (Washing of the feet)

"Jesus Always Loved His Own" takes us straight to the heart of Holy Thursday. Rev. Bro. Pius Agyemang sets the profound moment of the Mandatum—the washing of the feet—to a gentle, narrative melody. As the choir sings the opening lines, we are invited into the Upper Room, watching the Master take up a towel and a basin to serve his disciples.

The structure of the piece helps the congregation reflect on this act of supreme humility. The unison verses recount the dialogue between Jesus and Simon Peter, capturing Peter's initial resistance and eventual surrender. When we move into the four-part harmony of the refrain, the voices swell to deliver Christ's direct command: "If I your Lord deign to wash your feet, you should do the same."

For a choir preparing for the Easter Triduum, this piece is a fitting choice for the Mass of the Lord's Supper. It doesn't just tell a story; it calls everyone in the pews to a life of service. Singing these words reminds us that true greatness in the kingdom of God looks like kneeling to wash another's feet.