April 13, 2006 San Diego

Holy Thursday

Every year, the story of the Last Supper is commemorated by millions, as they remember the story of Christ and the origination of the Holy Eucharist. Last Thursday April 13^th, 2006, his beloved Mar Sarhad Jammo led a mass full of enthusiasm to spread the joy of Christ and retell the story of the Last Supper. He began by washing the feet of twelve young boys, chosen to be apprentices who would represent the twelve Apostles of Christ. The Bishop exclaimed how honored he was to symbolize the figure of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He shared that no amount of money or material goods can ever replace the feeling of being able to portray the image of Christ. He also explained to the kids how important the role they were portraying was, and how they should follow in the figures of the Apostles and always follow the way of the Lord.

The Bishop then proceeded to share with all how the mass we all celebrate today originated from the washing of the feet, breaking of the bread, and drinking of the wine. The Apostles took a part in the first mass where Christ gave himself to us all. He broke the bread and passed around the wine for all to consume and have Christ in their bodies. This tradition has been passed down and is now the mass we rejoice in taking part in weekly. The Last Supper began a tradition so incredible; millions follow and live by the way of Christ today. Jesus conveyed his love and devotion to us greatly. Though it was His last supper because he was betrayed by Judas, it was the beginning of a new life for all His people.