Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lords Supper, Thursday April 2nd, 2026
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In this solemn and reflective episode of the Fr. Larry Richards podcast, celebrated on Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, the host guides listeners through the liturgical readings of the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. Drawing from Exodus, the First Letter to the Corinthians, and the Gospel of John, Fr. Richards emphasizes the profound spiritual significance of the Passover, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet. He underscores that the Eucharist is not merely a ritual but a living relationship with Christ. The central message calls listeners to move beyond ritualistic observance and embrace a life of intentional love—doing everything, even mundane tasks, as an act of love for Jesus. Fr. Richards shares a personal anecdote from seminary to illustrate how a life lived for Christ transforms ordinary actions into sacred offerings, inviting a radical reorientation of daily life.
Every Mass is not just a ritual but an invitation to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus.
Jesus' command to love one another as he has loved us calls for a life of intentional, sacrificial service.
Transform ordinary tasks—like cleaning or working—into acts of love by doing them for Jesus.
The Eucharist is not only about receiving Christ but also about offering ourselves back to Him.
A life lived for Christ changes our attitude: from complaint to gratitude, from duty to devotion.
The Passover Lamb and the Exodus Story
Fr. Richards begins with the first reading from Exodus, recounting the institution of the Passover, the sacrifice of the lamb, and the marking of homes with blood as a sign of protection. This sets the foundation for understanding the Eucharist as a new Passover.
The Institution of the Eucharist in Paul's Letter
“Every Mass needs to be more than a ritual. Every Mass needs to be a relationship.”
Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet – A Model of Love
“If I therefore the master and teacher have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”
“Every Mass needs to be more than a ritual. Every Mass needs to be a relationship.”
“When he did it for us, he did it out of love. And we now, for the rest of our life, want to do everything that we do for you.”
“Jesus, you did this for me. And now I want to live for you.”
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Fr. Larry Richards
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Exodus
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Gospel of John
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Holy Thursday
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First Letter to the Corinthians
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Triduum
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Judas Iscariot
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