Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy Thursday, or Thursday of the Lord's Supper, among other names, [note 1] is a Christian feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal …

4 days ago · Holy Thursday often also called Maundy Thursday is one of the most intimate and moving days in the Catholic Church. If Good Friday shows us the depth of Christ’s sacrifice, then Holy …

Holy Thursday is thus sometimes called Maundy Thursday because it was on this day that Christ gave us the new commandment — the new mandate — to love one another as he loves us.

Mar 26, 2026 · Many people ask what happened on Holy Thursday and why it matters. This day remembers the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, the washing of the disciples’ feet, the …

5 days ago · Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday ends Lent (April 2 in 2026) and begins the Easter Triduum which includes Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Day. It starts with the evening Mass …

4 days ago · Many Christians observe Maundy Thursday through Communion services, Scripture reading, prayer, and sometimes foot-washing ceremonies that reflect Jesus’ example of humble service.

Mar 29, 2026 · Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper.

Holy Thursday, known as Maundy Thursday, holds a special place in the hearts of all Catholics. It marks the evening of the Last Supper when Jesus gathered with His disciples to share the Bread and …

5 days ago · Maundy Thursday is observed on the Thursday before Easter during Holy Week. It commemorates the Last Supper, when Jesus Christ shared His final Passover meal with His disciples.

Holy Thursday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, on the night of his betrayal.