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Get ready to usher in the Holy Week with spirituality and humility as we observe Maundy Thursday on March 28. Tracing its roots back to biblical times, the name "Maundy" is derived from the Latin word 'mandatum' or command, referring to Jesus' commandment to his disciples to love one another, as he loved them. It's the day that commemorates Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, symbolizing service and love. Through this day, we embrace the virtues of kindness, humility, and forgiveness, just as Jesus taught us. On Maundy Thursday, let's take time to reflect, serve, and love, as we are all united under the banner of humanity!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>c. 33 AD</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Last Supper</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jesus had the Last Supper with His disciples, during which He washed their feet and gave them a new commandment, setting a precedent for Maundy Thursday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Observances</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the middle of the 7th century, Christian churches began to hold special services on Maundy Thursday to commemorate Jesus' acts of love and service.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1200s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Royal Maundy Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>In England, a royal Maundy service was established where the monarch would wash the feet of the poor, mirroring Jesus’ act of washing His disciples' feet.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shift in Royal Maundy Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>Instead of washing feet, English monarchs began to give out specially minted Maundy money to the poor, a tradition that continues to this day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the late 20th century, Maundy Thursday was widely observed globally by various Christian denominations with services emphasizing love, humility, and service.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Offer your service</h3><p class='facts-text'>Embody the spirit of Maundy Thursday by offering your services to a local charity or people in your community who are in need. Be it cooking meals for the elderly, helping a neighbor with chores, or volunteering at a homeless shelter, use this day to show kindness and serve others just as Jesus did.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a foot-washing ceremony</h3><p class='facts-text'>In remembrance of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, host your own foot-washing ceremony at home. Invite family members or close friends to join you in this symbolic act of love and humility.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Read and reflect upon Scripture</h3><p class='facts-text'>Spend some time reading Bible passages related to the event, such as John 13:1-17, and reflect on the teachings. You can also partake in a bible study group to have deeper discussions on the significance of the day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create an artwork focused on love and service</h3><p class='facts-text'>Express yourself through art by creating pieces inspired by the themes of love, humility, service, and forgiveness. It could be a painting, a poem, a song or even a dance. Share these with your loved ones to spread the message.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share a meal with loved ones</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nothing brings people together as well as sharing a meal. Host a get-together with your family and friends to commemorate the Last Supper. You can also use this time to talk about what Maundy Thursday means to you.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Love and Service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Maundy Thursday is an important reminder of the value of love and service. The day encourages us to extend help to others and spread kindness, embodying the spirit of humility and service as displayed by Jesus when washing the feet of his disciples. It's a day to put the needs of others before our own, just like Jesus did.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reflection and Spirituality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Maundy Thursday provides a great avenue for spiritual reflection. It is a day to delve into Scripture, learn from Bible passages, and meditate on their teachings. It offers an opportunity to reevaluate our relationships with others and our service to them, allowing for spiritual growth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Uniting with Loved Ones</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day allows for meaningful bonding time with loved ones. It encourages you to share meals with your family and friends, reminiscent of the Last Supper, and instils the joy of coming together under the banner of humanity and love. It is also a chance to creatively express the key themes of the day through art, and share these expressions with your loved ones.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Maundy Thursday Rituals are Performed by the Pope Himself</h3><p class='facts-content'>Every Maundy Thursday, in a gesture of humility and service, the pope washes the feet of 12 ordinary people to represent the disciples of Jesus Christ, much like how Jesus washed his disciples' feet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Maundy Thursday Marks the Institution of the Holy Eucharist</h3><p class='facts-content'>The celebration of the last supper on Maundy Thursday is also crucial as it marks the institution of the Holy Eucharist, a sacrament acknowledged by most Christian denominations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Sound of Bells is Traditionally Silenced Until Easter Sunday</h3><p class='facts-content'>In many Christian traditions, from Maundy Thursday onwards, church bells are not rung until Easter. This is done in remembrance of Jesus' time in isolation and suffering after the Last Supper and before his resurrection.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Maundy" Originates from a Song Sung on this Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term "Maundy" is also associated with the Latin phrase "Mandatum novum do vobis" (A new commandment give I unto you), part of a song traditionally sung on this day during the foot-washing ceremony.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Maundy Money Tradition has Unique Coins</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United Kingdom, specially minted coins, known as Maundy money, are given out by the monarch. The design of these coins is unique and distinct from regular coinage, adding to the special nature of the day.</p></div></div>
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