Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Lent concludes with Holy Thursday’s ceremonies. Columban missionary Sr Kathleen Coyle reflects on Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet and final meal with them (Jn13:3-17).   The scene was the cenacle. There were two main events; the destruction of the old model of...
Holy Thursday: A Call to be of Service to Others

Holy Thursday: A Call to be of Service to Others

On Holy Thursday we commemorate Jesus’ washing of the feet of the apostles. Fr Tim Mulroy explains how that ritual reminds priests that they are called to be of service to those who feel worn and faded by the demands and suffering of the world. The wrapping on the...
Look for any twelve individuals!

Look for any twelve individuals!

Holy Thursday for me has always meant the washing of the feet. I missed it last year when in accordance with the Covid directives it was set aside. Its absence provoked a moment of reflection on the Gospel message and an opportunity to remember previous Holy...