Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ.  On this night, Jesus had His Last Supper with His Disciples.  During this meal, Jesus predicts His final betrayal.  Jesus celebrated the Passover Meal with His friends fulfilling His role as the Paschal Victim.   Jesus washed the feet of His Disciples and established the priesthood.   During the Passover meal, Jesus breaks bread and gives it to His Disciples, uttering the words, "This is my body, which is given for you." Subsequently, He passes a cup filled with wine. He then says, "This is my blood..." With this action the Eucharist – the celebration of the great thanksgiving is born.  As we receive the Eucharist this night let us remember the unity which we experience as part of Body of Christ.

Pat Schifini, OSU