1 Corinthians 11:23-26. 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread.
John 3:16-17 — Eternal Life. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Lesson:
This was the day of the Last Supper, where Jesus established Holy Communion, and the priesthood, and gave a new commandment to love one another. It marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum and is a time for reflection on Jesus’ sacrifice, love, and the importance of service and love. Key Elements of Holy Thursday:
- The Last Supper:
Jesus shares a final meal with his disciples, anticipating his death and resurrection.
The Eucharist:
Jesus transforms bread and wine into his body and blood, giving the disciples a new covenan
The Priesthood:
Jesus establishes the priesthood as a way to continue his ministry and to offer the Eucharist to other
The Foot Washing:
Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, demonstrating humility and service, and giving them a new commandment to love one another.
The New Commandment:
Jesus tells his disciples, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another
Betrayal and Arrest:
Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested by the authorities
Garden of Gethsemane:
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, experiencing his sorrow and anticipating his suffering. - Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, who have called us to participate in this most sacred Supper, in which your Only Begotten Son, when about to hand himself over to death, entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity, the banquet of his love, grant, we pray, that we may draw from so great a mystery the fullness of charity and of life. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
Our lord and savior we pray. Please forgive me of my sins agains
t you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for Saving me.
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