Chapter 7 REMEMBERING JESUS' LAST DAYS

World-renowned reformers and heroes

Gregorio H. Del Pilar

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Benigno Aquino Sr.

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Question:What moved the people to

“walk the road less travelled?

Growing Opposition Against Jesus

An impostor – a false prophet who was leading the people astray “The Evil One” – in league with Satan

A blasphemer – to speak unreligious/speak of God with contempt A glutton – to eat in excess

A drunkard

Jesus' Predictions

(First)He announced that he would suffer, die & rise again after 3 days.

(Second)There was a hint of betrayal in the phrase

“to be handed over to men”

(Third) mocking & scourging

Question:Can we say that these heroes know in their hearts that they would be killed long before it

actually happened?

Keeping the Message of the Last Supper

The Washing of the Apostles’ Feet

Institution of the Eucharist

task of the lowest slave

only servants wash the feet of guests Passover Meal – “Last Supper”

slain Paschal lamb, unleavened bread,

bitter herbs & cup of wine

Question:Why did Jesus

washed the feet of the apostles ?

Answer:The act of washing His apostles’ feet, Jesus bent & washed the soiled feet of human kind, a mystery of

divine forgiveness.He set an example for all to follow that is to live a life of loving service to others.

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT,FOR THIS IS THE NEW COVENANT OF MY BLOOD,

THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT,WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY

FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

The Eucharist as Sacrifice, Communion & Presence

SACRIFICE COMMUNION PRESENCEHumble offering

of work/selfSharing food with the poor

Being present to others who

need us

Question:What did Jesus tell the Apostles

after He celebrated the first Mass?

Answer: Do this in memory of Me

Christ is present in the Mass:

1. Assembly2. Priest (in persona christi)3. Holy Scriptures4. Consecrated bread and wine

Uniting With Jesus in His Passion

Question: How much does Jesus loves us?Answer: We look at the crucifix, that is how much Jesus loves us.

PASSION from the Latin word passio-suffering, being acted upon,

AGONY IN THE GARDEN o The thought of our sins and His coming suffering causes the agonizing Savior to sweat blood.

THE BETRAYAL OF JUDAS & THE ARREST OF JESUS

THE TRIAL OF JESUS

JESUS’ DEATH ON THE CROSS