Tag Archives: Maundy Thursday

The Bread of Life Broken for Us

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we remember the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the sacrament of communion, declaring the bread was His body broken for us. A number of years ago I wrote this recipe for Redemption and the … Continue reading →

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Beyond Imagination

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Can you imagine the Son of God washing your feet of the dust you trod? Can you imagine Him breaking the bread a sign of His body to be broken instead? Can you imagine the cup that He poured filled … Continue reading →

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Maundy

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

He gave a mandate to remember Him Whenever we eat this wafer thin We are to ponder His final sup Whenever we drink from this cup Symbols of His loving sacrifice Only our Jesus will suffice To pay for our … Continue reading →

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Servant King

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

Jesus became a servant King When He washed His disciples feet This act of love was oh so sweet Forgiveness His mighty wellspring As He did sup and share the cup And with the disciples He’d sing Earned the right to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

On Sunday He was lauded as King Hosanna the crowd did sing to Him On Monday He taught in the temple square in parables of sons and tenants and wedding feasts On Tuesday His authority was questioned by those clinging … Continue reading →

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Betrayed, “Twas a Kiss

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

It’s Maundy Thursday, I decided today to join NaPoWriMo, and the lesson at dVerse today is to write a villanelle. At the convergence of these three things I wrote this poem: Betrayed, “Twas a Kiss Betrayed, ‘twas a kiss, the … Continue reading →

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Betrayed and Denied – A Poem

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Betrayed with a kiss by one whose feet He washed but whose heart remained unclean Denied three times by one whose feet He washed but who felt remorse and was restored May we all be like Peter and not Judas

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The First Communion

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we celebrate the Last Supper and our Lord’s institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Since it is Thursday this is also Thankful Thursday and normally I would post a poem about something I’m … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper – A Poem

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Today is Maundy Thursday, the celebration of the last Passover meal that Jesus shared with His disciples before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Not all Christian denominations hold services on this Holy day, but I am so glad that the Lutheran … Continue reading →

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