Introduction
Memory can be both a blessing and a burden. At times, remembering keeps wounds alive—such as traumatic events or betrayals—that are better healed through forgiveness and release. For example, survivors of war often need to let go of vivid horrors so that they can move forward in peace. Yet, not all memories are meant to fade. Precious ones—like a parent’s voice of encouragement, or the day one received unconditional love—must be treasured, fueling hope for the future.
But there are certain words and moments that transcend both pain and comfort; they must never be forgotten. The Last Supper, where Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples—even with Judas, His betrayer—was not merely a farewell dinner. It marked the inauguration of a New Covenant. The old system, the Law and sacrifices, was fading away. As Hebrews reminds us: “By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.”
This night of remembrance points us to the ultimate reality expressed in Paul’s prayer in Ephesians:
“…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ” (Ephesians 3:18-19).
“…God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 2:6-7).
Through the Last Supper, we are invited into the mystery: a love that defies human logic, a presence that fills us with God Himself.
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