Holy Thursday Mass Explained. Explained to everyone why we do this. Christ gives us the very body which He gave up for us on the cross and the very blood which He poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins he explained.
The Chrism Mass and Holy Oils explained. Box 9196 Watertown MA 02471. On Holy Thursday we often experience the washing of the feet.
On Holy Thursday there is a special Mass in Cathedral Churches attended by as many priests of the diocese as can attend because it is a solemn observance of Christs institution of the priesthood.
In the Bible this is the day when the Last Supper takes place and it marks the moment that Jesus established the sacrament of the Eucharist which is now part of every. In the liturgical life of the Church the usual practice is for the priests of a diocese to assemble with the bishop and to concelebrate Mass on the morning of Holy Thursday to bless and consecrate the Holy Oils that will be used at the. Remember that only the lowliest of servants would typically wash the feet of guests. Your gift helps CatholicTV deliver the Good News into millions of homes across.
