On Holy Thursday, you can receive this special gift ... reception of holy Communion; prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father; and complete detachment from all sin, even venial sin.

“Holy Week remembers and celebrates the final week of Jesus' life on earth, beginning with Palm Sunday, which marks his entry into Jerusalem, then the celebration of his Last Supper and the ...

“I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing” (Ezekiel 34: 1, 26 New Living ...

On April 17, Orthodox Christians observe Holy Thursday, a solemn day in the Holy ... the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist, His prayer to God the Father in Gethsemane, and ...

Maybe Jesus’ gesture is intended not just as a symbol of service but a blessing for them on their way. On Holy Thursday we’re reminded that our fundamental call as Christians is not to get ...

What is Holy Thursday? Why is Thursday a holy day? What happened on Holy Thursday? What should we avoid on Holy Thursday? Holy Thursday is commemorated by Christians as a part of Holy Week and the ...

So much to reflect on and learn about Holy Thursday. Jesus spent Last Supper ... He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass ...

It begins on Holy (Maundy) Thursday with the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, and concludes at evening prayer on Easter Sunday, notes the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).