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Christ's Sacrifice on Calvary was anticipated at the Last Supper and is re-presented at every Mass

On the night before He died, Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist, at the Last Supper. Every Mass, makes present the sacrifice of Calvary.

On the night before He died, Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist, at the Last Supper. Every Mass, makes present the sacrifice of Calvary.

On the night before He died, Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist, at the Last Supper. Every Mass, makes present the sacrifice of Calvary.

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Through the Eucharist, which was instituted at the Last Supper, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented in every generation

Christ spoke with great courage, to His apostles, holding the cup of His Blood, and already seeing His 'pit' of suffering.

This was the reason for Christ's parting from friends at His Last Supper, for His torment and His dying - the reason was sin.

When Christ was in the Upper Room, praying before His Passion, He was praying in the Holy Spirit to His Heavenly Father. The Three are One God, distinct Persons but undivided; and we should remember that salvation is the work of the Holy Trinity. The Father's goodness, the Son's obedience and the Spirit's power have made our salvation possible.

When Christ was in the Upper Room, praying before His Passion, He was praying in the Holy Spirit to His Heavenly Father. The Three are One God, distinct Persons but undivided; and we should remember that salvation is the work of the Holy Trinity. The Father's goodness, the Son's obedience and the Spirit's power have made our salvation possible.

When Christ washed the feet of His disciples at the Last Supper, He set us an example; and He is pleased, and grateful, whenever He sees us show out practical, compassionate love in our care of the needy: whether the members of our own families in everyday life, or people in our wider community,

On the evening of Holy Thursday, when we have gathered to celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper, Christ becomes Present amongst us; and He is touched to the heart by our devotion. We were not forced to attend; but we are aware of what He once suffered in His Passion, for our sakes. He is pleased that we prove our love by coming to be with Him in this special way.

Christ looks upon the faithful people who have come to the 'Mass of the Lord's Supper' on Holy Thursday: people only there because they love Him, Who suffered to save us. We touch His heart by our devotion, right up to the stripping of the altar, when we prepare to accompany Christ to Gethsemane.