Holy Week: Holy Thursday

"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." (Matthew 26:26-28) 

On this night, Jesus celebrated the Passover seder with His disciples. An important day for all Christians--the day Christ tells us of the new and everlasting covenant. For Catholics, this holds an additional significance: The institution of the Eucharist, the "source and summit" of the faith, which is Christ's Body and Blood.

Let's reflect today on the blood of the new covenant. By His stripes we are healed. By His blood we are redeemed. By His resurrection, we are saved from death. As we walk into tomb with Him, we have a reason to celebrate!

Catholics, let's also ask for the graces we need to truly believe in Christ's presence in the Eucharist and to approach the altar with reverence and awe.

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4 comments:

  1. Teri Wilson, Romancing the pet lover's soul01 April, 2010 13:25

    Nicola,
    Thank you so much for your lovely posts every day of this Holy Week. I've enjoyed every last one.

    Blessings, Teri

    Teri Wilson ~ Romancing the pet lover's soul

    www.teriwilson.net

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  2. Nicola01 April, 2010 13:32

    Thanks, Teri. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Happy Easter!

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  3. Pamela S Thibodeaux01 April, 2010 18:37

    These posts are absolutely beautiful and so thought/prayer provoking.

    May God bless you abundantly for doing this!
    PamT

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  4. Nicola01 April, 2010 19:05

    Thanks, Pam! God bless you, too!

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