What Is Maundy Thursday? A Surprisingly Intimate Moment Before the Cross

Easter weekend gets all the attention. The Good Friday service is dramatic and emotional. Sunday’s a full-on celebration. But tucked between the palm branches and the empty tomb is a moment that’s just as important, and honestly, way more awkward.It’s called Maundy Thursday — and no, that’s not a typo or the name of a Southern grandmother. It’s one of the most overlooked yet deeply meaningful nights in the entire Gospel story.The name comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning “command,” pulled from