The Events Of Holy Week: Thursday
April 13th, 2006 · Posted in Christianity, Holy Week Reflections, Reflections, SPIRITUALITY, The Church Year · 0 Comments
Today is Thursday of Holy Week — also known as Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday — because it was on this day that Jesus gave the disciples the “new commandment” — to love one another (John 13:34). (The Latin word for “commandment” is mandatum — thus the English word “maundy”).
Jesus gave this new commandment while washing the disciples feet (John 13:1-17, John 13:31-38). This action of washing the feet of the dsiciples shows the humility and servanthood of Christ — an attitude that does not come naturally for me, and that I need strength to work on.
Lord — on this day when you showed Your humility and attitude of service, strengthen me so I may serve You and others better, and be better obediant to Your mandate to love one another. Amen.
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