maundy thursday
The Reading for Today: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 & John 13:1-17 & 31-35
Where did that word, “maundy” come from? Well the word comes from middle english - mandé, from the Latin mandatum - which is the first word in our text from John - “A new command I give unto you…” so the maundy of Maundy Thursday - is the mandate or new command.
He commanded us to love - then He loved.
A Prayer for Maundy Thursday:
Dear Savior,
who came not to be served but to serve,
you washed your disciples’ feet as a parting token of your attitude of willing humiliation.
Before you performed the ultimate act of self-giving by offering your life as a ransom for the world,
you also gave us a lasting testament of your loving sacrifice in Holy Communion.
Teach me to treasure this blessed sacrament and your holy example.
Move me to serve others as you served.
Amen.
