**** Bishops in Sudan Speak Out! **** See it today: Wednesday's edition of Join My Journey: **** http://homepage.mac.com/ojoachim The Catholic Calendar for Thursday, April 12, 2001 Holy Thursday Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word: Exodus 12:1-8,11-14 Psalm 116:12-13,15-18 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15 Full text: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm A Reflection on Today's Scripture: Today begins the Easter Triduum when all that we believe in, finally comes to pass. We remember the Last Supper when Jesus the Christ knelt down and, one by one, washed the feet of his apostles. We remember His words as He gave that most precious gift we'll ever receive, His very Body and Blood: "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:24) It is on Holy Thursday that the institution of the priesthood is celebrated; and we think of all the men through the years who have answered God's call to consecrate their lives to serve Him and His people. May God continually bless them and give them the grace they need to do this work. At this time, we also remember our Jewish brethren as they celebrate the feast of Passover. We are very closely connected to them at this holy season, for this is the same meal our Lord Jesus sat down to at the Last Supper on that Holy Thursday night. Scripture gives us much to ponder: Psalm 116: What return shall I make to the Lord for all that He has done for me? Exodus 12: The blood of the Lamb (our savior Jesus) is still our protection; it is the gift of redemption, the gift of forgiveness by our God and the promise of eternal life! 1 Corinthians 11: How often do we eat this bread and drink this cup and proclaim the death of the Lord? Is it often enough? John 13: When was the last time we washed another's feet? That could take many forms. The key word here is 'servant'; how have we served one another? It can never be compared to how Jesus serves us! We pray today for all people, Jew and Gentile, that one day we may all be a worshipping people TOGETHER! Amen! - Deacon Bill Powers ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (Diocese of Rockville Centre) (c)2001 The Way, The Truth, The Life. Permission granted to make reprints or to post on any web page, except for profit. YOU can help to evangelize the Word of God: Recommend to your friends the Daily Meditations online at: http://homepage.mac.com/ojoachim ARCHIVED Meditations at: http://members.xoom.com/abcsoffaith/quiet1.htm and: http://www.mail-archive.com/dailymed%40saturn.nibcomp.com/maillist.html For ALL communications, and SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
