About this episode

Fr. Eric Nicolai delivers a meditation on Holy Thursday, focusing on the significance of the oils, the Last Supper, and the command of charity.

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto, on April 2, 2026, Holy Thursday. Two Masses today: the Chrism Mass, which commemorates the institution on the Priesthood, and the bishop blesses the Holy oils. Then the Mass of the Lord’s supper. The day is called In Cena Domini, “At the Lord’s Supper.” The meaning of the oils, the last supper, and the command of charity. Music: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Thumbnail: Leonardo Da Vinci, Last Supper, 1595, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Eric Nicolai

Topics covered

• Holy Thursday
• Eucharist
• Priesthood
• Charity
• Meditation
• Mass

Keywords

• Holy Thursday
• Eucharist
• Chrism Mass
• Priesthood
• Last Supper
• charity
• meditation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Santa Maria delle Grazie

Books & works: Last Supper

Places: Lyncroft Centre, Toronto

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