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The directives for the Holy Thursday foot washing ceremony are contained in the document Paschales Solemnitatis: "The washing of the feet of chosen men [viri] which, according to tradition, is performed on this day, represents the service and charity of Christ, who came 'not to be served, but to serve' (Matt.

My grandson wants to know why we call it Good Friday when it is the day on which Jesus suffered and died. That's a good question. Because we immediately see the suffering and death Jesus endured for us on that day, which understandably brings us-or should bring us-great sorrow.

May the Blessed Sacrament be exposed on Good Friday? No. Solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, which entails exposition of the Holy Eucharist, may not take place after midnight on Holy Thursday. Following the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, there is a Eucharistic procession to the place of repose, such as the parish hall.

"And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people" (Ezek. 37:13). "You shall know that I am the Lord." That's a common refrain in the prophets.