Holy Thursday Bilingual 2026

For today’s Holy Thursday homily, Father Eamon shares a reflection in English, followed by Father Martin in Spanish. Para la homilía de este Jueves Santo, el Padre Eamon comparte una reflexión en inglés, seguido por el Padre Martin en español.In this reflection, we enter into three key mysteries of Holy Thursday:The Blood on the Doors & the Blood of Baptism From the Book of Exodus, we recall how the blood of the lamb marked the doors so that death would not enter. This points forward to Baptism, where the Blood of Jesus washes us and brings us new life. Each time we bless ourselves with holy water, we remember this saving grace.The New Covenant & Holy Communion Saint Paul reminds us that Jesus establishes a new covenant—not with the blood of animals, but with His own Body and Blood. In receiving the Eucharist, we receive His very life. This is why Sunday Mass and Holy Communion are essential to our spiritual life.The Service of Jesus & Our Call to Serve In the Gospel of John, Jesus humbles Himself to wash the feet of His disciples. Through this powerful act, He shows us that true greatness is found in love and service. We are invited to follow His example in our daily lives.The liturgy continues with the Washing of the Feet, inviting us not only to witness Christ’s love—but to live it. La liturgia continúa con el lavatorio de los pies, invitándonos no solo a contemplar el amor de Cristo, sino a vivirlo.