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The Catholic Times
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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Explanation of Maundy Thursday on April 10th, its name origin from the antiphon for foot-washing ceremony, historical tie to the Last Supper, and significance as the anniversary of the Institution of the Blessed Sacrament, encouraging Communion and Holy Hour.
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April tenth is Maundy Thursday as the Thursday in Holy Week is called. According to Father MacMahon's Liturgical Catechism Maundy comes from the first word of the antiphon sung at the function of the washing of feet. This ceremony is not practiced generally in America outside of monasteries, but it dates back to the Last Supper. The real significance of the day stems from its being the anniversary of the Institution of the Blessed Sacrament. Be sure to receive Holy Communion and take your turn for Holy Hour Holy Thursday.
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Maundy Thursday, the Thursday in Holy Week, derives its name from the antiphon for the foot-washing ceremony, dating to the Last Supper but not commonly practiced in America outside monasteries. Its primary significance is the anniversary of the Institution of the Blessed Sacrament, with encouragement to receive Holy Communion and participate in Holy Hour.