This day, Maundy Thursday (also "Holy Thursday" or "Shire Thursday"1) commemorates Christ's Last Supper, the initiation of the Eucharist, the institution of the priesthood, and our Lord's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemani on the Mount of Olives. Its name of "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, meaning "command." This stems from Christ's words in John 13:34, "A new commandment I give unto you." It is the first of the three days known as the "Triduum." Several countries

The name "Spy Wednesday" is associated with the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas Iscariot. According to Christian beliefs, Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the authorities on this day, leading to Jesus' eventual arrest and crucifixion. The term "spy" suggests that Judas acted as a betrayer or informant. J. Matthew Tucker offers us this devlotional to ponder and pray on: "It’s on the Wednesday of Holy Week when we find out what a life is worth. It’s on that day also that Juda

During our adult religious education session this morning we spent some thinking about how we might best describe "Jesus's 'Style'" as he interacted with people in need and those who seemed to question the truth of his existence on earth. For me, the one word I feel best describes his "Style" would be "humility." Today, as we celebrate Palm Sunday and find Jesus riding on a donkey, we can easily relate to his humility. Unlike kings who rode horses to battle, riding a donkey w