A Franciscan Friar of the Fourteenth Century wrote a series of reflections for his niece, a Poor Clare. These reflections, Meditations on the Life of Christ, are considered a jewel of medieval spirituality. The author wrote: “Since the time was ripe for the mercy and kindness of the Lord, Jesus wished to have a Last Supper with His disciples before He died. This was to be a memorial for them… The Lord revealed more openly, ‘I have greatly desired to eat this Pasch with you before I suffer.’” (LXXIII)