Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, takes place on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. It is part of a series of religious days that occur during Holy Week.

Along with the other days of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday has a rich history dating back to the days of the early church. It has held its title, Maundy Thursday, since the 1500s.

The Thursday before Easter is known as either Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday. Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command,” and refers to Jesus’ commandment to the disciples to ...

Holy Thursday Blessings. 59. Holy Thursday invites us to embrace the power of humble service. Today, reflect on how we can love and care for others, just as Christ demonstrated on this sacred day. 60.

"I like to do every year what Jesus did on Holy Thursday, the washing of the feet, in prison," Pope Francis said to the 70 or so inmates at this audience. "This year I cannot do it, but I can ...

The Thursday before Easter is known as either Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday. Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command,” and refers to Jesus’ commandment to the disciples to ...

Here's what to know about the final day of Lent — also known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday — and what it means. When does Lent end in 2025? In 2025, Lent began with Ash Wednesday, March ...

On Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the gift of himself, says Minnesota priest Christians are called to imitate Jesus by giving their heart, soul, mind and strength to others.

Holy Thursday is on Thursday, April 17. Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday, is the Thursday before Easter, observed to commemorate Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.

Pope Francis presided over a Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations.