Today we celebrate Holy Thursday. This is the day when Jesus celebrated His last Passover meal with his disciples. What two very important things did Jesus do on this evening? Look at the picture below:
Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples. Do you remember all the foods on the Seder Plate of the Passover meal and their meanings?
Why is the feast called Passover? There two links below that explain the Exodus story and the first Passover 3500 years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWyiAzwwLdA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuBkMCRJozA
At the Holy Thursday mass today, three representatives from your parish will bring the three holy oils blessed and consecrated at the Chrism Mass on Monday. Do you remember the names of the three holy oils?
Although there is great sadness on Good Friday, there is great joy on Easter Sunday, Jesus' resurrection.
Have a Holy and Happy Easter!
