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Holy Thursday

Reading I: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14

Responsorial Psalm: 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-15

Fill our hearts with the fire of your love.

(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

John 13:1-15

I have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.

Jesus tied a towel around his waist
and began to wash
his disciples’
feet.

Teacher, help us learn

that the infinite, all-powerful God,
 who is inexhaustible love,
is s well, at heart,
a servant
of all.

Let
us not
neglect or just
 tolerate our neighbors.
Let us wash, like you, their feet

and give them enough food and drink.

THE FIRST READING

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14

When I strike the land of Egypt, no destructive blow
will come upon you.

With many flaws,
we are your pilgrim church.
Fill our hearts with the fire of your love.

Show us the way; keep us on the pilgrim path to you.


THE SECOND READING

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

This is my body that is for you.

The Word was made flesh
and dwelt among us
in Bethlehem
so long
 ago.

He is our flesh and blood,
our bread and wine,
 now, at every
Mass.

The Word was made flesh
and in immeasurable
 love, still dwells
among
  us.


Anne Osdieck         
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org