2022 Holy Thursday

Do this in remembrance of me.

In Father Jegar's homily for the beginning of the Paschal Triduum on Holy Thursday, he reflects deeply on the profound significance of the events being commemorated. He starts by drawing parallels between the ancient Jewish Passover and the Last Supper that Jesus shared with His disciples, where He established the Eucharist. This connection emphasizes the fulfillment of the Old Testament through Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

Father Jegar eloquently describes how the celebration of the Passover was a command by God to remember and celebrate deliverance, a theme carried into the New Testament through Jesus. He positions the Triduum as a celebration not only of historical memory but also of present participation in these sacred mysteries.

Highlighting the ritual of foot washing, Father Jegar discusses its symbolic representation of Jesus' service and humility. This act illustrates how Jesus cleanses humanity's sins, an act reenacted in the Eucharist. He explains this connection to underscore how each Eucharistic celebration is an invitation to enter deeply into the humility and servitude of Christ.

The homily also explores the human tendency to forget significant spiritual truths and how rituals like the Eucharist help maintain a connection to divine truth. He uses personal anecdotes to discuss the importance of memory in shaping identity and maintaining a connection to one's roots and values.

Father Jegar concludes by calling the congregation to approach the Eucharist with a profound sense of reverence and self-reflection. He encourages them to recognize the Eucharist as a moment of intimate encounter with Christ, who stoops to cleanse us of our sins and renew His image within us. This homily invites the faithful to not only remember Christ’s sacrifice but to live it, allowing it to transform them in their daily lives.