The Liturgy of the Mass recalls the Passover, the Last Supper, which includes the Washing of the Feet. After the Gloria, we shall not hear organ music and the bells until the Easter Vigil. The priests wear white vestments, the altar is filled with flowers, the Gloria is sung and the bells are rung. This is a very joyful Mass, as we recall the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood. There is only one Mass, at which the whole community and priests of the parish participate. It is celebrated in the evening because the Passover began at sundown. Mass of the Lord's Supper During the evening of Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord's Supper is celebrated. This Mass also celebrates the institution of the priesthood. The holy oils to be used throughout the diocese for the following year in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sacrament of the Sick are blessed by the bishop at this Mass. All the priests of the diocese are invited to concelebrate with the bishop. Catholics should make an effort to participate at the Mass at least once in their lives, to experience the communion of priests with their bishop. In each diocese there is a Chrism Mass or Mass of the Holy Oils, usually said in the morning at the cathedral of the diocese. Many people believe they must eat green at today's meal, which is probably derived from from the Jewish Passover meal that included bitter herbs.Ĭhrism Mass There are only two Masses allowed on Holy Thursday-the Chrism Mass and the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. In all the German speaking countries, Slavic nations and in Hungary this day is also known as "Green Thursday." The word is a corruption of the German word grunen (to mourn) to the German word for green ( grün). They included: (1) the eating of the Easter lamb or the paschal meal (2) the washing of the disciple's feet (3) the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist (the first Mass at which Jesus Christ, the eternal high priest, is the celebrant the first Communion of the apostles the first conferring of Holy Orders) (4) the foretelling of Judas' betrayal and Peter's denials (5) the farewell discourse and priestly prayer of Jesus (6) the agony and capture of Jesus in the Garden of Olives. Father Bernard Strasser summarizes all the events of that first Holy Thursday: John 13:1 ff.), we can recall to mind Jesus' actions of that day. We should imitate Christ's humility in the washing of the feet.īy meditating on the Gospels (cf. These are the words spoken by our Lord to His apostles at the Last Supper, after he completed the washing of the feet. "I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you." (John 13:34) Mandátum novum do vobis dicit Dóminus, ut diligátis ínvicem, sicut diléxi vos. Holy Thursday is also known as "Maundy Thursday." The word maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum (commandment) which is the first word of the Gospel acclamation: ![]() ![]() The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum ( Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. This is the Body that will be given up for you this is the Chalice of the new covenant in my Blood, says the Lord do this, whenever you receive it, in memory of me. I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you. » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books!
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