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 ...

These holy days have been established for millennia as a leadup to when Christ promised his flock redemption for their sins. The Thursday of Holy Week is sometimes called Maundy Thursday or Holy ...

Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood. Friday, May 30, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

Key dates in Holy Week include Holy Thursday (commemorating the Last Supper), Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion), and Holy Saturday (commemorating the Harrowing of Hell). Lent ...

Every Holy Thursday for the last 12 years, save perhaps for this one, Pope Francis has done something dramatic to capture our attention. In our “attention economy,” this is no small matter.

While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Christian ...

Lent ends on Holy Thursday, which is a holy day that commemorates Jesus' Last Supper and takes place on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. This year, Lent will conclude on Holy Thursday on ...