Goa, April 16 -- Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, marks the beginning of the most sacred days in the Church-the Easter Triduum. On this special evening, we remember three deeply meaningful moments from the life of Jesus, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Commandment of Love, expressed through the washing of the disciples' feet and the Institution of the Priesthood. These events, which took place on the night before Jesus' crucifixion, are central to our faith and continue to shape how we live and worship today.

Washing of the feet

The word 'Maundy' comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning 'command.' It refers to the command Jesus gave His disciples that night: "Love one another as I have loved you." One of the most powerf...