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This very special HOLY THURSDAY thread
honors the tradition of the church to reflect on the day
when Jesus gave a new commandment to love one another,
washed the feet of his disciples, gave us the Eucharist,
laid down his will in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane,
was betrayed by a kiss, arrested and put on trial.

Holy Thursday

Deplorable Patriot,
And so we arrive at Holy Thursday. The music that says “we have arrived” to me is actually the Pange Lingua Gloriosi chant. It’s six verses of text written by St. Thomas Aquinas, OP, and we sing it as the Ciborium is carried from the high altar to the altar of repose for the night. Unfortunately, the current pastor thinks it should be in English. The choir and congregation disagree, but 70s priests don’t care about that.
The other text that is used at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper specifically, is for the washing of the feet. It’s been years since I’ve heard anything other than Ubi Caritas. Translation:

Where charity and love are, God is there.
Christ’s love has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And may we love each other with a sincere heart.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
As we are gathered into one body,
Beware, lest we be divided in mind.
Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease,
And may Christ our God be in our midst.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
And may we with the saints also,
See Thy face in glory, O Christ our God:
The joy that is immense and good,
Unto the ages through infinite ages. Amen.

This setting is an adaptation of the chant. It is from the 1960s.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1BTWCpEFRQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]

This is another modern setting we use that conveys the meaning of the text quite well.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp3IHBSyZKY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]

Deplorable Patriot,
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This setting of In Monti Oliveti I learned earlier this year. It’s MUCH nicer than the hymn setting a certain BIG NAME music director had us sing.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V1ItRPLBwY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]

And I forgot the Gradual for the day.
Christ became obedient for us unto death,
even to the death, death on the cross.
Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him a name
which is above all names.
This is the Bruckner (1884) setting which is not for the faint of heart.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6fAT3iGRWc?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent]
And Then … A Very Long Night Leading Into Good Friday (T*3)

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Some may say a certain person or a certain people group tried, condemned, tortured and killed the Son of God. The greater reality to embrace is that he willingly entered this battle space to obtain the prize, the redemption of his beloved. His love for us held him to the cross. Nothing less could hold him there.

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ForGodandCountry
#119580

I am a hard man in many ways. God save me, I can look upon many terrible things and not feel moved.
But when I see images like this of my King, he who is Most High and holy, it shreds my heart and makes me want to cry like a little baby….knowing I put some of those wounds upon him.

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Sylvia Avery
#119583

It makes me tremble to think of him taking this punishment for us. I couldn’t do it, that’s for sure.

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Alison
#119586

FG&C – I know what you mean. The images and the music are very visceral. I cry every Sunday during our singing, and it surprises me every time. Jesus lives in us, and I am certainly not worthy.
That looks like the outdoor stage at Red Rocks not far from my home. They are playing there in late July. I already bought tickets for our family to see Mercy Me in early July. I wish I could go to hear Chris Tomlin too,

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fleporeblog
#119581

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Sylvia Avery
#119582

This was nice to have this thread with all DP’s posts pulled together. Thanks!

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Alison
#119585

I agree, Sylvia. T3 and DP have provided us with a branch to worship together this Holy Week. Thank you,

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itswoot
#119584

The sequel, “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” is set to begin filming in about two months. Mel Gibson will direct, and Jim Caviezel will again portray Jesus.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5795232/

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Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy
#119600

Wow!

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Luke from NJ
#119587

The Nos Autem Gloriari(Gregorian Chant Introit for Holy Thursday) is a beautiful way to enter into the Triduum(The Three Days).
Translation:
But it behooves us to glory in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: in
Whom is our salvation, life, and
resurrection: by Whom we are saved
and delivered. (Ps. 66: 2) May God
have mercy on us, and bless us: may
He cause the light of His countenance
to shine upon us; and may He have
mercy on us. But it behooves us to
glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ: in Whom is our salvation, life,
and resurrection: by Whom we are
saved and delivered.

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phoenixRising
#119591

Thank you Luke for posting
One of my favorites…

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Linda
#119588

“Some may say a certain person or a certain people group tried, condemned, tortured and killed the Son of God. The greater reality to embrace is that he willingly entered this battle space to obtain the prize, the redemption of his beloved. His love for us held him to the cross. Nothing less could hold him there.”
Amen. Thank you, DP.

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holley100
#119589

Incredibly beautiful music….thanks DP and T3. Going back for another listen and this time I’ll read as well.

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Cuppa Covfefe
#119590

Here’s a song about the Via Doloroso, the way of suffering, that brings me to tears every time I hear it. How Jesus could do this, how he could deal with being whipped, scourged, nailed to the cross, and pierced for sins he didn’t commit… Greater love hath no man… and yet HE loved us, before we loved HIM..
May GOD forgive and bless us, in our belief, and, indeed, in our sometimes unbelief and lack of faith…
(a little early, but it’s already Good Friday (Karfreitag) over here)…

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phoenixRising
#119592

Thank you T3 for pulling this thread together with DP’s comments and music
and so much more…
A most moving thread……………
God bless you.
May I ask for prayer for our friend Patrick… he didn’t post yesterday or today. I’m hoping he is tied up with grandchildren for Easter week-end…

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2 treehouses r better than 1
#119594

Praying for his happiness and comfort. I came to your post because I was specifically searching for any posts from him, here and in other locations. Can’t find him any in either treehouse. Unexpected on such a significant day.
Hope he is physically, mentally and emotionally comfortable and surrounded by family and friends.
I hope we hear from him again. If not here then we know we will see him in the future.
Maybe he is just distracted with family and the holiday as you say.
(I don’t post often so hope this goes through and hope I remember my screen name correctly. Need to write down!)

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Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy
#119601

remember 2trbt1 with only spaces, 6 characters. 2 t r b t 1 = to tribute one
Just thinking of mnemonics 4 u !

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2 treehouses r better than 1
#119603

Thanks for the advice. I just keep getting scared I might accidentally forget where I am typing and use my more common screen name from the other treehouse by accident. But I think I have it down pat now as I remember to use a short cut for all short cut words and all lower case.
As I am thinking a lot on PHC, his recent humor, riddles and jokes are more poignant. He made an big impact on my life and yet we don’t really “know” each other in real life. But maybe we do actually know each other in some ways more than many of our “real” life friends.
TBH, I am not here for 17 reasons. I read here for just 2 reasons: the many great commenters and quality content. I feel like the Treehouse commenters have been through a lot together esp. fighting for MAGA and a Trump presidency. Although many of us were hanging out in the treehouse for a number of yrs before ’15 but from the spring of ’15 forward it has been intense!
Anyway, hope to see PHC commenting again in the next few days or after the holiday but if not he has assured us we will see him again.

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Deplorable Patriot
#119593

Running out the door to sing, but here’s another I learned for a concert this year. The text is the last of what we will sing tonight in the chant.

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trumpismine
#119595

So beautiful DP. Thanks for sharing

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Deplorable Patriot
#119598

You’re welcome. THis is one my choir added to the repertoire we liked it so much.

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Luke from NJ
#119596

Mine too! Also chanted on Sept 14 for the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.

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Luke from NJ
#119597

Sorry. Screwed up. That was a response to PhoenixRising.

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Deplorable Patriot
#119599

Now that the Altar has been stripped, there is an old tradition that has been revived of late known as Tenebrae. It is the singing of psalms during the night from Holy Thursday into Good Friday.
One of the most famous psalm settings that was composed for the Sistine Chapel and was sung there exclusively for centuries (from composition during the Renaissance until about 1870) is the Allegri Miserere Mei, psalm 50 beginning with verse 3. When I was in the Cathedral choir here, we sang it for Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday, but really…it belongs to Tenebrae, IMO. (BTW, it is a BEAR – as in grizzly – to sing and hold pitch.) THIS, to me, says Holy Week.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy. And according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my iniquity. [4] Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. [5] For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me.
[6] To thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before thee: that thou mayst be justified in thy words and mayst overcome when thou art judged. [7] For behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceive me. [8] For behold thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of thy wisdom thou hast made manifest to me. [9] Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. [10] To my hearing thou shalt give joy and gladness: and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.
[11] Turn away thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. [12] Create a clean heart in me, O God: and renew a right spirit within my bowels. [13] Cast me not away from thy face; and take not thy holy spirit from me. [14] Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit. [15] I will teach the unjust thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to thee.
[16] Deliver me from blood, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol thy justice. [17] O Lord, thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare thy praise. [18] For if thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings thou wilt not be delighted. [19] A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. [20] Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.
[21] Then shalt thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations and whole burnt offerings: then shall they lay calves upon thy altar.
https://youtu.be/FA8_oE-nS5c

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Deplorable Patriot
#119602

T3, send me a response tomorrow if you do a Good Friday post. If you don’t have time, I can do one.

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Gudthots
#119604

I gave the daily Open thread a Good Friday flavor, would love to have you create a single topic post to elaborate and create conversation space!

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