Today we pause on Jesus’ journey towards Calvary and allow ourselves to be nourished by the comfort of a loving and supportive community, gathered around the homely image of a humble table. For we who come from a Marist tradition, the image of the La Valla table captures the simplicity and loving presence of Jesus to his closest friends at a time when each needed the care and support of the other.
Holy Thursday invites us to join Jesus in quiet prayer in the Garden, aware of the burdens and difficulties that life presents us, but also to be supported and comforted by the loving and healing presence of God. Facing Good Friday and the drama of the cross, Holy Thursday offers us a moment of respite and nourishment to help us negotiate the difficult terrain of life’s journey.