Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
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Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy Thursday, Thursday of the Lord's Supper, or Passover among other names, is a Christian feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, and commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels.
It is the fifth day of Holy Week, preceded by Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday) and followed by Good Friday. "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment." The date of the day will vary according to whether the Gregorian calendar or the Julian calendar is used. Eastern churches generally use the Julian system.
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Readings at Mass
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The readings the Church appoints for Mass, linked to the editions on this site — not the translation read in any particular church, and a bishops’ conference may adapt the schedule.
ReadHoly Thursday - Chrism Mass
- First Reading
- Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
- Responsorial Psalm
- Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27
- Second Reading
- Rev 1:5-8
- Gospel
- Lk 4:16-21
Holy Thursday-Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- Responsorial Psalm
- Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
- Second Reading
- 1 Cor 11:23-26
- Gospel Acclamation
- Jn 13:34
- Gospel
- Jn 13:1-15