Holy Thursday - the first day of the Triduum - the three holiest days of the Christian year. No morning Masses today - the only Mass tonight. We normally wash feet at this Mass - not tonight - all Masses online only - minimal people involved - we do listen to God's word - we commemorate the institution of the Priesthood and Eucharist - things definitely worth celebrating. Normally - the Blessed Sacrament removed to a place of Adoration - while the altar and tabernacle stripped bare. The Mass - ending in silence - awaiting the events of tomorrow - Good Friday. Not a lot to say - Jesus has said it all.
Our focus - our relationship to Jesus - God - what we are called to do - what we have done - failed to do. Have we washed feet - carried a burden for another - offered a drink to the thirsty - given money to the poor. Have we made an intentional donation to a food pantry - care center - resource center for those in need. In these days of isolation - sheltering at home - have we called - parents - siblings - friends - anyone - have we accepted - with Grace - our difficulties - thought about those who cannot care for themselves. These are the three Holy Days - it is up to each of us - to make them - Holy.
Deacon Dale
Our focus - our relationship to Jesus - God - what we are called to do - what we have done - failed to do. Have we washed feet - carried a burden for another - offered a drink to the thirsty - given money to the poor. Have we made an intentional donation to a food pantry - care center - resource center for those in need. In these days of isolation - sheltering at home - have we called - parents - siblings - friends - anyone - have we accepted - with Grace - our difficulties - thought about those who cannot care for themselves. These are the three Holy Days - it is up to each of us - to make them - Holy.
Deacon Dale
