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Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday marks the transition from Lent into the Easter Triduum. At sunset, Lent comes to an end, and the celebration of the Great Three Days begins. Two celebrations take place on Holy Thursday: the Chrism Mass and the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Holy Oils tie the two Masses together. The three Holy Oils are the holy chrism, oil of catechumens, and oil of the sick. They are … Read entire article »

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Holy Week

Holy Week

Holy Week is the whole week before Easter. Beginning with Palm Sunday, it includes the last days of lent and the Easter Triduum, except Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday – Fig Sunday Fig Sunday is an old name for Palm Sunday. According to tradition, figs were eaten on this day to memorialize the fig tree that Jesus cursed after he entered Jerusalem. He was hungry and went to the fig tree to pick its fruit, … Read entire article »

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What is Lent? Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Give Rise to Metanoia

What is Lent?  Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Give Rise to Metanoia

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which sets the tone for the penitential season. The season focuses on the actions of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Many Catholics give something up for the entire season, but some may choose to serve others, instead, by volunteering. Those who choose to give something up should consider the reason behind giving it up. Is it a sinful habit that should be given up during Lent with the … Read entire article »

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