Commanded to Love

Maundy Thursday, 2013.  This night in Holy Week is named for the Latin word, "maundatum" from which we get English words like "mandatory" and "mandate."  It comes from the teachings of Jesus at his Last Supper, particularly, his command to love.  He made it clear to the disciples that the world would know who they were following, if they would just exhibit love about all else. It is mandatory.