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The Sacred Triduum begins with Holy Thursday this week. We recall the following from Most Reverend Father William P. Joy (retrieved from St. Angela's Parish bulletin Archives at Holy Week in 2013):
"[...] Holy Thursday [is] the beginning of the Sacred Triduum. Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are the days we focus on the true meaning of our faith.
On Thursday we recall Christ's gift of the Eucharist and his command [to us] to serve one another. On Friday we reflect on his Passion and brutal Crucifixion. On Saturday at the Easter Vigil we celebrate his Resurrection and our journey into new life through the waters of Baptism.
I encourage you to make the effort to experience these days by attending these beautiful liturgies. Yes they can be long but their beauty is inspiring. This is an opportunity for you to experience the reality and richness of Holy Week. Even if you have not been totally committed to your Lenten disciplines, this is a chance to prepare for the Feast of Easter and express your love for the Lord in prayer and worship. Celebrating these feasts with your faith community at our parish liturgies can be a wonderful spiritual experience. I hope to see you during these next wonderful days. May the Peace and Hope of Easter bless you and your family during Holy Week."
~ Words of the Most Rev. Fr. William P. Joy
on Holy Week 2013. Retrieved from St. Angela's Parish 2013 Bulletin Archives
"[...] Holy Thursday [is] the beginning of the Sacred Triduum. Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are the days we focus on the true meaning of our faith.
On Thursday we recall Christ's gift of the Eucharist and his command [to us] to serve one another. On Friday we reflect on his Passion and brutal Crucifixion. On Saturday at the Easter Vigil we celebrate his Resurrection and our journey into new life through the waters of Baptism.
I encourage you to make the effort to experience these days by attending these beautiful liturgies. Yes they can be long but their beauty is inspiring. This is an opportunity for you to experience the reality and richness of Holy Week. Even if you have not been totally committed to your Lenten disciplines, this is a chance to prepare for the Feast of Easter and express your love for the Lord in prayer and worship. Celebrating these feasts with your faith community at our parish liturgies can be a wonderful spiritual experience. I hope to see you during these next wonderful days. May the Peace and Hope of Easter bless you and your family during Holy Week."
~ Words of the Most Rev. Fr. William P. Joy
on Holy Week 2013. Retrieved from St. Angela's Parish 2013 Bulletin Archives