According to Christian tradition, Christ celebrated the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday. It is interesting to see academics arguing that the Last Supper was on a Wednesday, or the Last Supper's meals were over-sized. I believe what is more important is the significance of the Last Supper. After all, the Church fixed 25 December as the Nativity of Our Lord but who could actually verify that Christ was really born on that day? Indeed, dates should not precede the importance of festivals.

According to Terrance, the difference between Christ and us is that our Lord knew His life was screwed since the day He was born. We, the mortal beings, only knew we are screwed when troubles smack right in our face.

The themes of courage, humility, fear, and self-sacrifice could be readily found in Christian literature. But all these noble qualities and valour serve a purpose. In the case of the Good Shepherd, He died for the sins of mankind and His beloved flock.

But for us, instead of thinking what should we die for (since we will all die eventually and most of us have no control over our end), we should start pondering what we should be living for. At least that is within our grasp, and it is perfectly possible for us to believe in the causes we define for ourselves.

So, what are you living for?

Labels: Christianity, Commentary, The Church