For Christians, Holy Thursday is among the most sacred days of the year. It begins the Triduum and commemorates the Last Supper. In Catholic tradition, it marks the institution of the Eucharist and the founding of the priesthood. The Sacrament of Orders confers on an ordained man the charism of pastoral leadership. And priestly authority, properly exercised, warrants the fidelity and special respect of the faithful. This is why, when that leadership is misused, the effects on Catholic life are so destructive. The health of the Church demands a response. And for that reason, Holy Thursday offers us exactly the right lens through which to view, and judge, several recent events.