Earlier tonight the Church of St Francis Xavier was overflow with her faithfuls. Today we come together as one body of Christ to commemorate our Lord’s Last Supper before His Passion tomorrow.

Maundy Thursday is celebrated — namely the Catholic Church — everywhere to remind us that, it is tonight that Jesus instituted the Eucharist by breaking bread and offering wine as His body and blood. The Priesthood was also born tonight, with Simon being the very first.

“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church –”

Matthew 16:18

The Mass today is slightly longer than the ones on Sundays. As I promised in the post below, I made it Early — three hours exact — and took opportunity to read the Gospel in the peaceful vicinity.

At 9.58pm, the congregation walked out of the church in silent reverence as we made way for the Solemn Adoration. As I made a beeline to my car, these words echoed in my head as though it was flesh.

“Could you not stay awake with Me one hour?”

Matthew 26:40
Mark 14:37

I would be so guilty, because I know if I were present then — and even now — I would have fallen asleep as well. Ashamed as always, my answer would have been No *sobs*

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Matthew 26:41
Mark 14:38

But tonight Lord, I will keep awake for You…

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