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Holy Thursday

Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday)

Readings

First: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 - The Lord's instructions to Moses and Aaron about the Passover meal.

Psalm: 115 - The blessing cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ / How can I repay the Lord / Precious in the eyes of the Lord / A thanksgiving sacrifice I make

Second: I Corinthians 11:23-26 -The first Eucharist ... every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his death.

Gospel: John 13:1-15 - Jesus washes the disciples feet at the Passover supper.

Themes

Eucharist, service, self-sacrifice.

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Picture: "Jesus washing Peter's feet" (c. 1852-1856), by Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893), in Tate Britain, London, England.  Public Domain.