Holy Week

Walking with Christ Through His Passion

Holy Week, the final week of Lent, is the most sacred time in the Church’s liturgical year. It begins with Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and culminates in the Paschal Triduum, a three-day liturgical journey through Christ’s Passion, death, and glorious Resurrection. This solemn week invites us to walk closely with Christ, reflecting on His ultimate sacrifice for our salvation. The rituals and readings of Holy Week immerse us in the mysteries of faith, offering an opportunity for deeper conversion and renewed commitment to live as His disciples.

The Paschal Triduum, beginning with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, is the heart of Holy Week. This service recalls the institution of the Eucharist and Christ’s command to love one another, symbolized by the washing of feet. On Good Friday, we gather to venerate the Cross and meditate on the Passion narrative, entering into the profound sorrow of Christ’s suffering and death. Holy Saturday’s solemn vigil leads us from the darkness of the tomb to the light of the Resurrection, as the Church joyfully proclaims, “Christ is risen!” Participating in these liturgies allows us to experience the full depth of Christ’s love and the hope of eternal life.

This Holy Week, make time to join your parish community for the Triduum services. These sacred days are not merely commemorations but an invitation to encounter the living Christ in a transformative way. Whether it is through the quiet reverence of Good Friday or the radiant joy of the Easter Vigil, each moment of the Triduum offers grace and spiritual renewal. By walking with Christ through His Passion, we open our hearts to the victory of His Resurrection, finding hope and strength to carry our own crosses. Let us embrace this sacred journey together, as a people united in faith and love.