Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday  Celebrating The Lord’s Supper

Service:  Washing of The Feet

O God, who have called us to participate

In the most sacred Supper,

In which your Only Begotten Son,

When about to hand himself over to death,

Entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity,

The banquet of his love,

Grant we pray,

That we may draw from so great a mystery,

The fullness of charity and of live.

 

The First Eucharist

So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments.  He took a towel and tied it around his waist.  Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist.  Her came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Master, are you going to wash my feet?”  Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.”

 Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.”  Jesus answered him, “unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.”

So when he has washed their fee and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you?  You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master’, and rightly so, for indeed I am.  If I, therefore, the master and teacer, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.  I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”                                           -John13 1-15

Celebrate  With These Resources

Holy Week with Pope Francis

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/taglist.chiesa-e-religioni.Calendario-liturgico.settimana-santa.html

Tridium With Dan Schutte

https://www.ncronline.org/feature-series/the-easter-triduum-with-dan-schutte/stories?gsrem

Covid-19:  A  Prayer  of  Solidarity

For all who have contracted coronavirus,
     We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable,
     We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety,
     We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,
     We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,
     We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,
     We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world,
     We pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decisionmakers,
     We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
     Grant peace.
          Grant comfort.
                   Grant healing.
                            Be with us, Lord.         Amen.