Maundy Thursday calls followers of Jesus and others interested in details about his life and death to recall the events the night before the Romans (not the Jews) executed him.  "Maundy" is from a Latin word for command referring to Jesus' conversation with his closest followers that night during which he said, "I am giving you a new commandment: that you love others the way I have loved you." Evil is a reality in the world, and even when defeated it will show up again.  Those who fight it commit themselves to a lifetime of such battles.  (Episode Art: Artist and title unknown)