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Friends of the Rosary,
Today, Holy Thursday, the first day of the Paschal Triduum of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord, we listen to the words spoken by Christ Jesus to His apostles at the Last Supper, after He had completed the washing of the feet in all humility.
As reflected in the Gospel, we meditate on Christ’s actions that day. They included:
1 – The eating of the Easter lamb or the paschal meal;
2 – The washing of the disciples’ feet;
3 – The institution of the Most Holy Eucharist and the Holy Orders. It was the first Mass at which Jesus Christ, the eternal high priest, was the celebrant, with the first Communion of the apostles.
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 Gethsemane.
On Holy Thursday, there are two Masses:
1 — The Chrism Mass or Mass of the Holy Oils is usually said in the morning at the diocese’s cathedral. The local Bishop consecrates the holy oils to be used during the next year and celebrates the institution of the priesthood. Catholics experience the communion of priests with their bishop in this Mass and give thanks for the Church’s priests and for Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest who “became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him” [Hebrews 5.9]
2 — The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The whole community and the priests of the parish participate. We recall the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood and celebrate the Washing of the Feet.
In the readings, we recall the Agony in the Garden, and the arrest and imprisonment of Jesus.
After the Communion Prayer, the Holy Eucharist is carried through the Church and placed into the tabernacle at the Altar of Repose.
We remain in quiet prayer and adoration, keeping Christ company. The Blessed Sacrament is conserved in a closed tabernacle.
There is a tradition to try and visit seven churches for silent adoration, to answer Christ’s invitation “Could you not, then, watch one hour with me?” (Matt 26:40)
Ave Maria!
Jesus, I Trust In You!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
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