Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and Christ's washing of his Apostles' feet. Indeed, the word
Maundy comes from the first word in the phrase
Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos. According to the
Gospel of John, this is the explanation that Christ gave to his followers for washing their feet, instructing them to love one another. Such a shame that so many Christian leaders have ignored this
Mandatum.
In the UK, it is traditional for the monarch to distribute
Maundy Money on this day - well, you couldn't have her washing people's feet, could you? It's a custom that dates back to King Edward I. Maundy Thursday is treated as a public holiday in Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Spain, Colombia, Paraguay and the Philippines.
| Today's run at 17:53 |
| Distance | 4.13 km | Time | 22:35 |
| Pace | 5:28 min/km | Cadence | 81 spm |
| Comments: Cold and grey. |
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