Lent: Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

It’s the Holy Week of Lent. It is Maundy Thursday. The “big” days in many minds are tomorrow, Good Friday, and, of course, Easter: Resurrection Sunday.

However, this Thursday is powerfully important for Christians, even for those who don’t remember the meaning of the word.  “Maundy” comes from Latin, mandatum¸which simply means command.

Jesus knows his physical death is near.  What would you do?  Jesus made supper. Read More