Holy Thursday
WOW, what an evening meal with friends and betrayer! -- The institution of the Eucharist – the example/message of serving others – and a new covenant! The image created of Jesus’ last supper is most often depicted with all gathered at a long table and Jesus in the middle. – Is that a true picture of the life of Jesus we know? Does the image of Jesus seated at a round table with friends and foes depict a more accurate picture? Where there are no places of honor, where all can see and feel Jesus’ messages and instructions, and he can look at and speak to all equally.
1 Corinthians
“This is my body that is for you.” Jesus’ humiliating and peaceful suffering and dying was for you—for us – for all! “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” God’s new Covenant and promise of everlasting life was made through Jesus’ life, teachings and living amongst us, daily, and dying so we may have everlasting life.
Gospel: John 13: 1-15 -- Washing of the feet
“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done, you should also do.” Now is the model the washing of the feet, or is it all the examples and parables Jesus gave us throughout his life? For example: speaking to women, walking amongst and acknowledging all peoples of faith and cultures, eating with tax col-lectors and those thought to be sinners, allowing himself to be touched, and to touch the lives and hearts of all people. For seeing and accepting! Are these not the modeling Jesus left us? Is that what we should do?
Psalm Response (1 Corinthians 10:16)
“Our Blessing – cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.” The blood of Christ is our blessing!
Prayer
Sister Laura Della Santa, RSM M’84
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-15
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