Then Jesus took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ?This is my body, which is given for you.? ~Luke 22:19 The Upper Room on the Via Dolorosa was built by the Crusaders in the 11th century, so it is not "authentic" to the Holy Week story. The … [Read more...] about #38 Lent Pilgrimage, The Upper Room
Holy Thursday — Jesus & Judas at the Table
On this Maundy Thursday I wanted to share an image of Jesus at table with his disciples. The carving below shows?all twelve disciples -- it's a bit hard to see John, whose head is lying in Jesus' lap. What makes this depiction of the Last Supper unique is the identity of the disciple at the center … [Read more...] about Holy Thursday — Jesus & Judas at the Table