My Holy Thursday



Holy Thursday - the day before the crucifixion of Jesus. The day where He instituited the Holy Eucharist, washed His disciples feet, foretold the betrayal of Judas and Peter's denials and also the day where he prayed fervently in the Garden of Gethsemane 'till drops of blood trickled down with his sweat.

I went to the Holy Thursday's Mass yesterday and it was truly an experience. The larger-than-life crucifix that hung at the wall of the altar was draped with a blood-red cloth. During the Mass, Father Simon re-enacted the scene where, Jesus washed His disciples feet by going on his bended knees to wash, dry and kiss the feet of 12 parishioners. That scene reminded me that Jesus; being God literally stoop down to serve others and we can do no better than to do the same. At the end of the Mass, all lights were switched off and the Holy Eucharist was held high by the priest and incensed by the altar servers as Jesus was brought 'round the Church towards the tabernacle. As He passed, all fell prostrate before Him. And I too fell on my knees and it was an emotional experience with tears welling up in the eyes; as I recalled the times which I had sinned againsts Him. At last the Eucharist was brought to the tabernacle and the Adoration is ready to begin. Most of the congregation left the church early but before they left many went near the tabernacle to adore the Eucharist for a short while. But there are some that stayed for the Holy Hour, adoring the Eucharist in silent of the night...

"Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter. " -Matthew 26:40, NIV-

Peace <><