Holy Thursday

Theme of the Day: Rethinking Our Appetites

We use the word “appetite” to describe a powerful desire for something. So, what is it you crave the most? Where does your mind go in those quiet moments? What do you want? Power? What do you dream about? Prestige? For what do you hunger? Pleasure? Are our appetites healthy?

A truly healthy appetite is one that aligns with our deepest needs: forgiveness, salvation, communion with God, loving relationships with others. The believer is ravenous for such things! And all of those blessings are delivered in the Lord’s Supper. Some view Holy Communion as just a religious ritual. Far from it! In this meal, Christ satisfies our greatest appetites with the gift of himself.

Mark 14:12-26
Exodus 12:21-30
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Psalm 116A

416 – When You Woke That Thursday Morning
659 – Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior
677 – The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord
673 – O Lord, We Praise You
417 – It Was a Dark and Dismal Night

Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of Holy Communion, you give us your true body and blood as a remembrance of your suffering and death on a cross. Grant us so firmly to believe your words and promise that we may always partake of this sacrament to our eternal good; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation: Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.