Today is Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday.

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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maundy_Thursday

Now My Tongue the Mystery Telling

Pange Lingua Gloriosi - Catholic Hymns, Gregorian Chant

Ubi Caritas by the Cambridge Singers

Live webcast of tonights services at the national cathedral 7:30 EST.
http://www.nationalcathedral.org


Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer collect for Maundy Thursday.

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1. How the Pope observed it...

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/04/17/Pope-Francis-to-celebrate-Holy-Thursday-Mass-with-elderly-and-disabled/3921397739871/?spt=hts&or=7

Vatican Radio explained the importance of the Holy Thursday celebration:

"The Mass of Our Lords Supper commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and Christ’s mandate to the Apostles -- the first ordained bishops and priests -- to be at the service of God’s people. A moment that symbolizes this service is the Mandatum -- or washing of the feet of twelve people. "

Pope Francis will wash the feet of 12 people who benefited from the Don Gnocchi Foundation in overcoming obstacles and marginalization related to their age or disability, the Vatican announced.