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 ...

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. Monday, May 26, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

there's another holy day of observance to consider: Maundy Thursday. While it's known by a few other names (more on that below), Maundy Thursday is a celebration that consists of Christians ...

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.

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 Week is marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. April 13 marks Palm Sunday in 2025. Believers celebrate Palm Sunday a week before Easter Sunday ...

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 ...