Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper –

Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper – (Year A-B-C) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8. 11-14 Psalm: Ps 115: 12-13. 15-18. R. Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 Gospel Acclamation: John 13: 34 Gospel: John 13: 1-15 Homily Washing of Feet Item ID: 1668219748. Biblical vector illustration series, Jesus washing the apostles' feet. Contributor: - rudall30 ++++ Please listen to my audio recordings of Mass and homily for Holy Thursday, by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-holy-thursday-night-mass-abc-master/s-QJU8bClkkMf +++++ Prologue: On the night before Our Lord died; knowing the suffering and death he was to endure, (willingly for our sake), Jesus showed the depth of his love, his generosity and compassion, just as he had shown it in every part of his life and ministry. At this intense time of emotion and fear, he did not withdraw into himself but did quite the opposite, he reached out in compassion to give his disciples something more of himself. The gift he gave them, the Eucharist, encapsulates all his love and ministry and would help them, (and us) always. This is the last supper. {And this truly is Faith, Hope and Love. ++++++++++ The first reading reminds us of the ancient annual commemoration of Passover. The establishment by our Lord of the new covenant of the Eucharist within this ancient annual memorial of the Passover shows that it powerfully is the new and abiding sacrament of Christ with us and for us, in perfect continuity with the most ancient promises God gave his people long ago. The readings and the beautiful and moving experience of the washing of the feet, reinforce powerfully the centrality of God's love for his people. The welfare; the life and the death of each and every one of God's children; matters greatly to our Lord and always will. Each and ever person, no matter how lowly the "world" might consider them, are in fact, unique, irreplaceable and precious to our God. He comes to save us all. He comes to restore us to his table and bring us all within the loving fold of his family, where we all belong. At the very heart of God's love and life. Tonight is about the truth at the core of God: Unconditional love! Self- forgetting service! and a love that holds absolutely nothing back; in fact, giving everything; even to the point of his body being broken for us; the last drop of blood spilt to save us. "Do this…… . This is me… For you…."- says the Lord. Remember this often and BE this love, service and sacrifice "for others" too…. And so, we are both honoured and humbled to be called God's beloved children. And he reverently and ever-gratefully do again, what we have been lovingly and solemnly asked to do by God the Son. Always in living memory of him, who comes among us as one who serves…. and who gives his life as a ransom for many…. (enaction of the washing of the feet follows) +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Item ID: 1668219748. Biblical vector illustration series, Jesus washing apostles feet. Contributor: - rudall30 +++ Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope, and Love, A time of Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul W. Kelly Texts used in this programme are for the purposes of worship and prayer for listeners wherever you are. Prayers and chants are taken from the English Translation of the Roman Missal, edition three, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. Scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, by the national council of Churches of Christ, USA. , //adaptations to conform with Catholic liturgical norms, © 2009, by the same. [{selected psalms } - ***Psalm verses are (also) taken from "The Psalms: A New Translation" ©1963, The Grail (England), published by Collins- **] Prayers of the Faithful are adapted from Robert Borg's 1993 book " Together we pray". Published in Sydney Australia By E.J. Dwyer. (out of print). { "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" -published 2011, Composed and Sung by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski Featuring the; - Gloria,: http://www.ccwatershed.org/chabanel/ ]]] ] COPYRIGHT @ 2018 CORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. www.ccwatershed.org/vatican/Ralph_Sherwin_Videos/ "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. [ Production - KER - 2023] May God bless and keep you. Holy Thursday The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. +++++++++++++ Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life: Lord, have mercy// // Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins: Christ, have mercy// Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood: Lord, have mercy// May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. ++++ When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Preface: Proper of Holy Thursday Eucharistic prayer I – proper for Holy Thursday ++++ (No dismissal, community departs in silent adoration and contemplation, to gather again on Good Friday)