Holy Week for Moms: Holy Thursday

Monica McConkey shares a series of meditations for mothers for each day of Holy Week.

Holy Week is here, and instead of trying to squeeze in elaborate crafts or activities for each day of Holy Week, I’m looking at something SIMPLER, but perhaps more meaningful. By drawing connections between the events of each day of Holy Week with the challenges of motherhood and family life, I think I can better focus my reflection and hopefully deepen my prayer!

Why not reflect on the actions and experiences of Jesus and what they can teach us or model for us in our own lives as mothers?

Holy Thursday

Jesus shares the Passover meal with His Apostles. He washes their feet and introduces them to the Eucharist and the upcoming sacrifice of His Body and Blood for our sins.

When the children are little, we love them and physically serve them: we change diapers, bathe them, feed them, and care for all their needs. We also support them emotionally and spiritually, introducing them to the Faith and guiding them in their relationship with Jesus.

As they get older, we may serve their physical needs much less, but we love and serve them by listening to them, supporting them emotionally and hopefully influencing them in their spiritual lives, instilling in them the necessity of prayer.

Jesus gave everything to His Apostles, and to us. He didn’t set boundaries or limitations or requirements or conditions. He gave His Life for our sins, so that we may live and experience salvation.

My Prayer:

Lord, help me to love unconditionally, and to reflect Your love. Take away my hesitation to share my Faith and my Love for you with others, prompting them to seek You and experience Your Love for them.

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