Holy Thursday Mass
Thu, Apr 17
|Jeanerette
The Holy Thursday liturgy invites all to contemplate the Eucharist, the central mystery of Christian faith, and to embrace the new commandment of love by serving one another.
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Jeanerette, 1510 Church St, Jeanerette, LA 70544, USA
About the event
The Holy Thursday Mass, also known as the Mass of the Lord's Supper, marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, commemorating the institution of the Eucharist and the ministerial priesthood. During this special liturgy, the Church remembers the Last Supper, where Jesus offered his Body and Blood to the Apostles under the forms of bread and wine, commanding them to perpetuate this offering in his memory.
A distinctive part of the Holy Thursday Mass is the washing of the feet, a gesture by which Jesus demonstrated his love and humble service to his disciples. This act symbolizes the call to Christians to love one another as Christ loved us, expressing love through humble and selfless service.
Following the Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is typically processed to a place of repose, symbolizing Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. The faithful are often invited to spend time in adoration before the…