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This Gospel is an account of the last meal Jesus had with his disciples. The meal is better known as the last supper. Soon Jesus' earthly mission will be over. The disciples do not realize yet that this evening is going to take a very different turn.

I wonder what Jesus was feeling. We read that he was in agony in the garden but what was he feeling when he is having this last meal with his disciples? Did he try to tell them, to leave hints as to what were his plans? I wonder if the disciples’ sensed anything different. I suspect Jesus was probably a bit sombre. He knew he was going to have a horrible death in less than 24 hours. Did he wonder if there was another way to achieve his mission? I suspect he felt terribly alone.

This passage reminds us that although we often call upon friends and family for support in times of distress we must also recognize divine support as well. It is a reminder that we don’t have to deal with life’s struggles alone. But are we open to divine support?