Holy Thursday 2025: daily gospel and readings, Rosary at 10 pm
On Holy Thursday 2025, the Catholic tradition celebrates the Last Supper and the washing of the feet. The Rosary prayer at 10:00 pm unites the faithful in prayer.
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Holy Thursday recalls the institution of the Eucharist and the washing of the feet
On 2 April 2025, coinciding with Holy Thursday, the Catholic tradition commemorates the Last Supper and the commandment of fraternal love. The central reading, "The chalice of blessing is a communion of the blood of Christ", underlines the Eucharistic mystery. While believers around the world take part in religious services, a particular initiative has gathered the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary at 10:00 pm, trinc a visual guide and the promises attributed to Marian apparitions.
The Holy Thursday liturgy: between service and sacrifice
The Gospel of John recounts the washing of the feet, a gesture Jesus performs as an example of humility and service. The Mass of the Lord's Supper includes the rite of foot washing and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. On this day, the Church recalls the institution of the priesthood and the Eucharist. Various Vatican media and parishes offer live broadcasts, such as the Mass from Corvera (Asturias, Spain) at 7:00 pm, preceded by the Rosary at 6:30 pm.
The Rosary as a devotional and communal practice
The tradition of praying the Rosary daily at 10:00 pm has brought together a stable group of participants. Prayer intentions are offered ranging from reparation for offences against God to the protection of life and families. Visual guides and videos from Lourdes make the prayer easier, and the promises attributed to the Virgin Mary are recalled: those who pray with faith will receive special graces and the Rosary will be "a powerful weapon against evil".
The homily by Father Santiago Martín (Franciscans of Mary) connects the day's gospel with the call to holiness. Although the debate shows no doctrinal disagreements, there are references to current politics, such as the mention of Pope Francis and the protection of the Cross of the Valle de los Caídos (a Spanish memorial monument), which prompt some tangential comments.
An act of faith in the digital age
The spread of videos on YouTube, quotations from saints (Augustine of Hippo) and the open invitation to take part reflect an adaptation of religious practices to contemporary media. The initiative, which began 55 days ago, maintains a fixed structure: at 10:00 pm, the Rosary is prayed from Lourdes, trinc by litanies and the Salve, and then the Holy Hour. The open question is whether this format will manage to establish itself beyond Holy Week.
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On 2 April 2025, coinciding with Holy Thursday, the Catholic tradition commemorates the Last Supper and the commandment of fraternal love. The central reading, "The chalice of blessing is a communion of the blood of Christ", underlines the Eucharistic mystery. While believers around the world take part in religious services, a particular initiative has gathered the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary at 10:00 pm, trinc a visual guide and the promises attributed to Marian apparitions.
The Holy Thursday liturgy: between service and sacrifice
The Gospel of John recounts the washing of the feet, a gesture Jesus performs as an example of humility and service. The Mass of the Lord's Supper includes the rite of foot washing and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. On this day, the Church recalls the institution of the priesthood and the Eucharist. Various Vatican media and parishes offer live broadcasts, such as the Mass from Corvera (Asturias, Spain) at 7:00 pm, preceded by the Rosary at 6:30 pm.
The Rosary as a devotional and communal practice
The tradition of praying the Rosary daily at 10:00 pm has brought together a stable group of participants. Prayer intentions are offered ranging from reparation for offences against God to the protection of life and families. Visual guides and videos from Lourdes make the prayer easier, and the promises attributed to the Virgin Mary are recalled: those who pray with faith will receive special graces and the Rosary will be "a powerful weapon against evil".
The homily by Father Santiago Martín (Franciscans of Mary) connects the day's gospel with the call to holiness. Although the debate shows no doctrinal disagreements, there are references to current politics, such as the mention of Pope Francis and the protection of the Cross of the Valle de los Caídos (a Spanish memorial monument), which prompt some tangential comments.
An act of faith in the digital age
The spread of videos on YouTube, quotations from saints (Augustine of Hippo) and the open invitation to take part reflect an adaptation of religious practices to contemporary media. The initiative, which began 55 days ago, maintains a fixed structure: at 10:00 pm, the Rosary is prayed from Lourdes, trinc by litanies and the Salve, and then the Holy Hour. The open question is whether this format will manage to establish itself beyond Holy Week.
Related debates in the forum
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