First, if you didn’t get around to the Mr. Rogers’ story a few weeks ago, TODAY is the day!
Second, no one tells a better foot-washing story than Sally Lloyd-Jones in The Jesus Storybook Bible, for which an animated version exists. God loves stinky feet, people:
Third, the Last Supper Meme of the Year is definitely:
Fourth, Six Maundy Thursday Jams That Aren’t “Sweet Cherry Wine”
- The Last Supper – Johnny Cash
- Sister I Need Wine – Guided by Voices
- Yea! Heavy and a Bottle of Bread – Bob Dylan
- (Gotta Get) A Meal Ticket – Elton John
- Pass Me Down the Wine – Oasis
- Hollywood – Tobias Jesso Jr
Bonus Track/Sermon: “Spiritual Podiatry”
Fifth, the Maundy Thursday New Yorker Cartoon of the Year has to be this one:
Finally, I refuse to believe it’s a coincidence that the trailer for Whit Stillman’s new film, Love & Friendship, hit during Holy Week. Yours truly is counting the days until May 13th. Oh and the self-penned novelization is also available for pre-order as of a few days ago. Saddle up and ride!
This whole post left me with joy bubbling over and I have yet to listen to the music!
Love & Friendship, ahhh. Even the trailer made me laugh out loud. I look forward to it, too.