Wednesday of Holy Week

Today is commonly known as "Spy Wednesday." The Catholic Source Book states: "Spy Wednesday- the Wednesday of Holy Week, alluding to Judas agreeing with the Sanhedrin to betrayal (Mt. 26:3-5, 14-16)" (246). The stage is set for what is to take place beginning on Holy Thursday. There is still time for us to prepare to celebrate the Easter Triduum with mind and heart renewed. Take the time for prayer, do some spiritual/scriptural reading, and if you still have the opportunity, make time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I have been taking the time this week to spend the evening in the confessional at my three parishes. This evening will be the last session and I thank those people who have taken the time to return to the sacrament, especially those who have been away for a number of years. Of course, if people have gone elsewhere for confession, that is fine, as long as they go. Also, take the opportunity to attend the Easter Triduum in your parishes: Holy Thursday evening, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday. This is the culmination of our liturgical year. We are celebrating the events that led to our salvation so this is a time to rejoice and be thankful to God because of His great love for us. Have a blessed day!!!