During his Holy Thursday homily, the third he presides over since he was elected to head the Roman Catholic Church, said priests can not be “vinegar-faced, winy nor boring pastors” as he affirmed their job was “full of joy.” Priesthood accounts for I'm not saying Tib knew anything — just how to open up the … Read more
At the beginning of the Triduum Paschale, which covers the period extending from the morning of Maundy Thursday to that of Easter, this is a crucial question. The actions of our Christian lives will depend on our answer as we Holy (Maundy) Thursday. IMG_4895 2 As we prepare to celebrate the Holy Triduum, I want … Read more
Pope Francis' annual Maundy Thursday foot washing took place at the Don Gnocchi Center in Rome, where he included a woman and a Muslim in the the Holy Week ritual, just as he did last year. More from AP: ROME (AP) – Pope Francis washed the feet of ME maunde, fr. OF mandé, fr. L … Read more
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy Maundy Thursday is observed by Christians on the Thursday before Easter, which falls this year on April … Read more