Prayer (traditional language)

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life eternal, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit ever, one God, world without end.

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14a
(Moses instructs the Israelites on how they are to keep the Passover forever as the feast of their deliverance.)

PSALM 78:14-20,23-25
(When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God gave them bread from heaven, and water from the rock.)

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
(Paul reminds the Corinthians how Christ Himself instituted the Eucharist just before He was handed over to suffering and death.)

The Holy Gospel: John 13:1-15
(Jesus, at the Last Supper, washes His disciples' feet, setting them an example of humility and love.)

The Holy Gospel (alternate): Luke 22:14-30
(Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper, predicts His betrayal, and tells His disciples to love one another.)

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