Easter – He Is Risen!
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead … Read entire article »
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Good Friday
Good Friday marks the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The altar is bare. Crosses are removed or covered. Statues are covered. The Eucharist no longer resides in the tabernacle on the altar. Christ is gone – crucified, died. As there is no such thing as time with God, the faithful live the passion of Christ as told in John 18:1—19:42. John’s passion opens with Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ arrest and trial … Read entire article »
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Easter Triduum
The Easter Triduum is the celebration of the Great Three Days beginning with the Lord’s Supper and concluding with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. It is the celebration of the paschal mystery – the Christian Passover. The commencement of the Easter Triduum on Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent. The first day of the Easter Triduum begins at sunset on Holy Thursday and ends at sunset on Good Friday and is the day … Read entire article »
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