Jacopo Tintoretto (1519-1594), “Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet” (photo: Public Domain) John Grondelski Blogs April 6, 2023 With the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Church begins ...

Today is Holy Thursday so allow me to share with you our reflections on today’s gospel about the washing of the disciples’ feet, which for me is one of the greatest teachings of Christianity ...

The act of Lord Jesus washing the feet of his disciples (Mandatum) is commemorated in churches, and hence the day is also known as Maundy Thursday.

The foot-washing ceremony takes place on the Thursday before Easter in Christian tradition, and is meant to re-create Jesus Christ's washing the feet of the 12 disciples, highlighting his humility ...

Pope Francis washes feet of dozen inmates at juvenile detention center in Holy Thursday ritual, re-enacting Jesus' washing of the feet of his male disciples Latest U.S.

Today is Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. According to the Catholic Church history, the name for the day was from the old French Mande or in old Latin as Mandatum, meaning to beg.