Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday, also known as "Maundy Thursday," (Maundy meaning mandate) is the first day of the Paschal Triduum. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, the humble servant attitude of Jesus. Christians hold and believe that at the Passover meal, the Last Supper, Jesus Christ celebrated the first Eucharist, instituting the New Covenant — being poured out for many … for the forgiveness of sins.
The insidious side of Maundy Thursday is that all the while, in the wings, looms the predicted and cowardly betrayal by a “Trojan Horse” like follower.
Jesus' actions at this Supper were an act of love, an example to us: We are called to become more like Him, to pour out ourselves in service - doing so with kindness, respect and humility, as he demonstrated.
During the Last Supper, Jesus did more than just celebrate the commemorative Jewish seder meal, He beckons us to become more conformed to himself, the Christ, the son of the most high God…