The first day of the Triddum, the three most holy and crowning days of our Liturgical Year begins with Holy Thursday, a truly holy day, since we celebrate the institution of two sacraments, Holy Orders and the Holy Eucharist. We also see the role of service in the life of the Christian, as Jesus washes the feet of his disciples, Judas included! This day is also called in some communions, Maundy Thursday, derived from the Latin, mandatum, command, as Jesus commanded that as he has given us an example of loving, service, so he commands us to do the same. All of us, priests, pastors, laypeople are commissioned to serve others, no ourselves, and find nourishment for doing so in the Bread of Life and in the fellowship of believers, our nourishing community. Without these, cannot live an effective life of service. Let us spend this day in gratitude and in prayer for one another.
Bro. Rene
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