Gospel: April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
At evening, begin Easter Triduum of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.
Psalter: Proper (White)
Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.
Chrism Mass:
1st Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
Ps 89:21-22, 25 & 27
Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
2nd Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: Luke 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
1st Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-15
It was before the feast of the Passover. Jesus realized that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father; and as he had loved those who were his own in the world, he would love them with perfect love.
They were at supper, and the devil had already put into the mind of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray him. Jesus knew that the Father had entrusted all things to him, and as he had come from God, he was going to God. So he got up from the table, removed his garment, and taking a towel, wrapped it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel he was wearing. When he came to Simon Peter, Simon asked him, “Why, Lord, do you want to wash my feet?” Jesus said, “What I am doing you cannot understand now, but afterward you will understand it.”
Peter replied, “You shall never wash my feet!”
Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you can have no part with me.” Then Simon Peter said, “Lord, wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”
Jesus replied, “Whoever has taken a bath does not need to wash (except the feet), for he is clean all over. You are clean, though not all of you.” Jesus knew who was to betray him; because of this he said, “Not all of you are clean.”
When Jesus had finished washing their feet, he put on his garment again, went back to the table, and said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Master and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I, then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you also must wash one another’s feet. I have given you an example, that as I have done, you also may do.
Reflection:
The ultimate gift of love and redemption.
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum and offers rich readings centered on service, sacrifice, and love. The Gospel of John recounts Jesus washing the disciples’ feet (John 13:1–15), a profound act of humility and servant leadership. Jesus commands, “As I have done for you, you should also do,” reminding us that true discipleship is found in selfless love and service to others.
In the second reading, Paul describes the institution of the Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23–26), in which Jesus offers His Body and Blood as the ultimate gift of love and redemption. This act urges Christians to remember and embody His sacrifice in their lives.
Today, these readings urge us to embody the essence of Holy Thursday. Humility and service can seem countercultural in a world often driven by self-interest. The Eucharist calls us to be Christ’s presence in the world, sharing His love and healing with others. How can we embody servant leadership and self-giving love in our daily lives, following Christ’s example?
