Holy Week - Maundy Thursday

This is Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday, with Maundy meaning "commandment or mandate") of Holy Week, and a day to remember Jesus' most holy of commands to us:  Love.

As Jesus and the Disciples were eating their final meal together before Jesus’ arrest, he washed the disciples' feet to illustrate humility and the spirit of servanthood. After they had finished the meal, as they walked into the night toward Gethsemane, Jesus taught his disciples a "new" commandment that was not really new (John 13:34-35): "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, you also ought to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

As you remember Jesus and his sacrifice for you, remember the events from this day of Holy Week:  community, humility, serving, and loving.  This is how others will know we are his disciples.

You can read more about the days of Holy Week here:  http://www.cresourcei.org/cyholyweek.html