The second Mass, which used formerly to be said on Maundy Thursday, was that of the blessing of the Holy Oils. This holy function, which takes place but once a year, requires a bishop as the consecrator. For now many centuries, this great ceremony is celebrated at the single Mass, which is said, on this day, in commemoration of Our Lord’s Supper, on Maundy Thursday morning. It is called the “Chrism Mass.”
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
