On Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the gift of himself, says Minnesota priest Christians are called to imitate Jesus by giving their heart, soul, mind and strength to others.

For me, Communion is holy and very real, a connection to God and to God’s people. As a hospital chaplain, though, my job is to support the spirituality of patients and families right where they are.

During the Last Supper, ... After Holy Thursday, no Mass will be celebrated again in the Church until the Easter Vigil celebrates and proclaims the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

This year Holy Thursday, also called Maundy Thursday, is April 17. "Maundy" means foot-washing, which refers to Christ washing the feet of his 13 disciples as narrated by the Bible's New Testament.

Jerusalem celebrates Holy Thursday with ritual feet washing commemorating Last Supper Members of the Church believe that the act is also symbolic of selflessness and compassion, commemorating the ...

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, which Christians consider the institution of Holy Eucharist, also known as the Lord’s supper or communion. It is described in the Gospel of Luke ...

On April 17, Orthodox Christians observe Holy Thursday, a solemn day in the Holy Week commemorating key moments from the final hours of Jesus Christ’s earthly life. The Church marks four events ...

Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is a Christian holy day observed during Holy Week, just before Easter. It commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his twelve disciples in Jerusalem. At this ...

The last day of Lent is Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. ... Some Christians choose to have a feast on Holy Thursday to commemorate the Last Supper. When is Good Friday 2025?