Holy Week

The Church has arrived at the holiest week of the year. We are preparing ourselves to celebrate the glorious Solemnity of Easter and the Resurrection of the Lord. Our observance began on Palm Sunday the Passion of the Lord, which is the title found in the Third Edition, Roman Missal. The commentary in the Ordo even focused on the passion of Jesus. It said that the passion of the Lord dominates these days of Holy Week. In fact, what we mark on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of Holy Week takes precedence over all other celebrations. These are important days for us as we prepare to participate in the events of the Easter Triduum. I hope many of the faithful will have the opportunity to attend these beautiful Masses and services in your respective parishes. In a special way, we pray for those Elect and Candidates who will be joining the Church at the Easter Vigil. For all of us, these are days of prayer, reflection, fasting, and penance. If you still need to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation please do so because we need to enter these days and the celebration of Easter with mind and heart renewed. This is a busy week for our priests and all involved in the ministry of the Church. Let us pray for them and let us pray for one another that this time of Holy Week will be a meaningful one for us because we live in hope and God's great love each day! Have a blessed Holy Week!!!