Holy Thursday is a celebration of The Last Supper Jesus had with his Apostles before his death on the Cross. Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain narratives of this event in their Gospels. The Gospel of John gives a different account, wherein Jesus washes the feet of his Apostles. During the Mass on Holy Thursday the …
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Holy week is one of the most sacred times of the year. Here are some suggestions for making it meaningful.
Make your way to Calvary with this Way of the Cross that emulates Pope Benedict XVI’s personal devotions.
Some important to-dos for Holy Week, even if you’re a bit “last minute.”
If you’re looking for practical and easy ways to enter into Holy Week and the joy of Easter from the domestic church of your own home, here are a few ideas!
Throughout the universal Catholic Church, the yearly liturgy known as the Chrism Mass has been taking place.
The Easter Vigil is wonderful. I go every year. But it’s also long. Sometimes, it’s veeerrryyy looooooonnng. But, it’s worth it. Still, it’s fun to about the memories, too. Here are a few moments you might be familiar with. When you arrive in the parking lot Because you remember being received into the church When …
Do you find yourself feeling too overwhelmed or too busy at the end of Lent?
When my late father was alive, he used to make a delicious dessert called capirotada. I never realized the significance of it or its ties to the Lenten season until after he passed away. While this traditional Mexican dish is served throughout Lent, it’s most appropriate to eat it on Good Friday, especially since it’s …
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Holy Week is arguably the most celebrated week of the year among Catholics. We celebrate Palm Sunday with the blessing of palms and processions into churches. On Maundy Thursday, we see reenactments of the Last Supper performed. On Good Friday, dramatizations of the Stations of the Cross and crucifixion of Christ are the norm. Read more: 10 …
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