Preparing the bouquets for Mass on the morning of Holy Thursday. Here, in LoisyIn SwitzerlandSmall reparations on the vestments for the day’s liturgyFestive lunch in honor of the Institution of the Priesthood and the Holy Eucharist. Here, in Switzerland.PrestonLivornoMaria EngelportWausauFinal repetition of the Gregorian chant before the MassThe beginning of the Solemn High Mass in Preston, EnglandHoly Thursday Mass in LivornoWausauLoisyPrestonThe procession with the Blessed Sacrament toward the altar of repose. Here, in SwitzerlandLoisyWausauThe Blessed Sacrament will be adored at the altar of repose all night and until Good Friday’s liturgyMaria EngelportLoisyThe altars are stripped. Here, in Preston.LivornoLoisyWausauThe washing of feet, also called the mandatum, is preceded by a Gospel reading. Here, in PrestonWausauThe altar of repose symbolizes Our Lord in the Garden of Olives. Here, in ArdeeMaria EngelportWausauLivornoLoisySwitzerlandPreston
