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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 »
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 »
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion is also known as “Passion Sunday.” It takes place on the Sunday before Easter, and is the first day of Holy Week. The Palm Sunday Mass begins with a Gospel reading of Jesus coming to Jerusalem where he will be arrested, tried, and crucified. This Mass challenges us to recognize how we welcome Christ one moment, and reject him the next, through sin. We begin … Read entire article »
What is Passover?
Passover has important meaning to both Jews and Christians. While the Jewish meaning of Passover is of great importance to Christianity, the meaning of Passover has evolved for Christians. Jewish Passover Passover is a Jewish feast that celebrates their liberation from Egypt in the book of Exodus. Catholics read this story during Lent, because it is significantly related to Jesus’ crucifixion. Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and procure lambs … Read entire article »
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 »
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the Lenten season, a penitential period in preparation for the celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during the Easter Triduum. The ashes come from the palms that were used in the previous year’s Palm Sunday celebration. These palms are collected by the church prior to the Ash Wednesday service and blessed using holy water and infused with incense. Ash Wednesday Liturgy In the … Read entire article »
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