EASTER
We are about to experience one of the most intense and significant in our liturgical calendar : Easter. So, amid the bustle itself this month as the start of classes, the beginning of various catechesis, a number of activities and great challenges ahead, the Church offers us an excellent opportunity to celebrate the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life. Excellent opportunity also for all Christians celebrate with faith and devotion, death and resurrection of Jesus, central facts of our faith that, once again, re update on the long journey of these 2008 years of history.
not easy, in a few lines further on the meaning that this period is more so when the essentials of our faith experience. However, I needed a simple guidance on the meaning that this week is, so help us all to feel the passage of the Lord for our lives and our history.
Palm Sunday
As noted above, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. On this day we celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus, "arrival time" decides to go to Jerusalem. He introduces himself as the prophets: "Here is your King, He is holy and victorious, humble and mounted on a donkey ..." is the King of peace promised by Zechariah (9, 9-10). So, riding on a donkey, Jesus makes his entrance as the servant who walks toward death and the Lord will be glorified, precisely because it is used in red robes. It is not mere anecdote but an event full of meaning, no doubt, will give meaning to the week.
is important to keep in mind that this Sunday is part of Lent (Lent continues through Thursday) and that it is synthesized whole dynamic of the Paschal Mystery. The Passion and Death in the Gospel and the Resurrection which is symbolized in the Lord's triumphal entry.
is essential also that the faithful, which in this day come in abundance, capture a clear, celebratory force who has this day.
and cheer the procession comes to symbolize the victory of Lord therefore, as did the Jewish children singing Hosanna holiday, today we went out to meet Jesus, hailing the Son of David, King of Kings. (Roman Missal # 16). Precisely
palms and branches, rather than blessed objects are to hail the Lord. In fact, the blessing of the branches is secondary to the procession.
not forget that Palm Sunday can be a very good start to live and enjoy the Holy Week and, especially, the vigil of the Resurrection of Christ.
We are about to experience one of the most intense and significant in our liturgical calendar : Easter. So, amid the bustle itself this month as the start of classes, the beginning of various catechesis, a number of activities and great challenges ahead, the Church offers us an excellent opportunity to celebrate the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life. Excellent opportunity also for all Christians celebrate with faith and devotion, death and resurrection of Jesus, central facts of our faith that, once again, re update on the long journey of these 2008 years of history.
not easy, in a few lines further on the meaning that this period is more so when the essentials of our faith experience. However, I needed a simple guidance on the meaning that this week is, so help us all to feel the passage of the Lord for our lives and our history.
Palm Sunday
As noted above, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. On this day we celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus, "arrival time" decides to go to Jerusalem. He introduces himself as the prophets: "Here is your King, He is holy and victorious, humble and mounted on a donkey ..." is the King of peace promised by Zechariah (9, 9-10). So, riding on a donkey, Jesus makes his entrance as the servant who walks toward death and the Lord will be glorified, precisely because it is used in red robes. It is not mere anecdote but an event full of meaning, no doubt, will give meaning to the week. is important to keep in mind that this Sunday is part of Lent (Lent continues through Thursday) and that it is synthesized whole dynamic of the Paschal Mystery. The Passion and Death in the Gospel and the Resurrection which is symbolized in the Lord's triumphal entry.
is essential also that the faithful, which in this day come in abundance, capture a clear, celebratory force who has this day.
and cheer the procession comes to symbolize the victory of Lord therefore, as did the Jewish children singing Hosanna holiday, today we went out to meet Jesus, hailing the Son of David, King of Kings. (Roman Missal # 16). Precisely
palms and branches, rather than blessed objects are to hail the Lord. In fact, the blessing of the branches is secondary to the procession.
not forget that Palm Sunday can be a very good start to live and enjoy the Holy Week and, especially, the vigil of the Resurrection of Christ.
Holy Thursday
is a day particularly special because in addition to complete Lent, we enter the three most important days of the liturgical year, in what is called the Easter Triduum.
the morning of Thursday, all priests, gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. On that occasion, the presence of the local bishop, and surrounded by faithful renew their priestly promises, giving a clear sense of unity around the Bishop Church. Do not forget that this day we remember the institution of the priesthood.
the same conclusion in the saints are blessed oils with children who will be anointed who will receive their baptism, the sick and those who celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation during the year.
At night, we celebrate the Eucharist comes to evoking the Last Supper in which Jesus Christ, in the midst of the Passover meal, offered to God the Father His Body and Blood under the species of bread and wine. At the same time, Jesus shows men server through the beautiful sign of foot washing. A thorough and easy to sign today, it seems appropriate to maintain an attitude of service and dedication to others. In this line, also highlights other important gestures as the presentation of gifts, fraternal aid, the gesture of peace, solidarity with the poor, etc.
Finally, on Holy Thursday night, a vigil of prayer around the reservation of the Eucharist. Here, before the Lord present in the consecrated bread, silence and meditation become very important both personally and in community.
is a day particularly special because in addition to complete Lent, we enter the three most important days of the liturgical year, in what is called the Easter Triduum. the morning of Thursday, all priests, gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. On that occasion, the presence of the local bishop, and surrounded by faithful renew their priestly promises, giving a clear sense of unity around the Bishop Church. Do not forget that this day we remember the institution of the priesthood.
the same conclusion in the saints are blessed oils with children who will be anointed who will receive their baptism, the sick and those who celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation during the year.
At night, we celebrate the Eucharist comes to evoking the Last Supper in which Jesus Christ, in the midst of the Passover meal, offered to God the Father His Body and Blood under the species of bread and wine. At the same time, Jesus shows men server through the beautiful sign of foot washing. A thorough and easy to sign today, it seems appropriate to maintain an attitude of service and dedication to others. In this line, also highlights other important gestures as the presentation of gifts, fraternal aid, the gesture of peace, solidarity with the poor, etc.
Finally, on Holy Thursday night, a vigil of prayer around the reservation of the Eucharist. Here, before the Lord present in the consecrated bread, silence and meditation become very important both personally and in community.
Friday
is the day of the Passion where our victim has been sacrificed Paschal Christ (1 Cor. 5, 7). Passion is the man left, humiliated and flogged. Together, in community, we proclaim the Lord's Passion and adore his cross as the first act of the Paschal Mystery. The cross is the victory of love and hope of the Resurrection. Thus, besides the faithful pilgrimage, devotion, following the Stations of the Cross (which means way of the cross) In this way we join the pain and the Passion of Christ.
Today there is no celebration of the Eucharist. It is distributed to the faithful communion previous day reserved for the celebration of the Passion, with the exception of patients who can receive it at any time of day (Roman Missal, Good Friday Passion nn ° 1. 3.)
In summary, we celebrate Good Friday Passion and death of Jesus through the Word, the Adoration of the Cross and the Eucharist. We use the red color of the martyr who gives his life to save us all, not purple as Lent ended yesterday. There are no flowers, music or large spans. The festival, the Gloria, at last, comes tomorrow with the Easter Vigil.
Holy Saturday
is a day of silence, there is no Eucharist. We continue in prayer and meditation the day before. The pain is too sore Christ Church. It is a silence full of meaning. The tabernacle is empty, no music or flowers. The Church stands near the tomb of the Lord waiting in prayer and fasting Resurrection. Easter Sunday
We reached the largest and most important conclusion that we have the Christian: Easter. It is a "candle night (hence the word vigil) in honor of the Lord" (Ex 12, 42). The great St. Augustine referred to as "the mother of all holy vigils." For her, the Church awaits the Lord's resurrection and celebrates the sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Tonight we completed the long wait for Lent. Together we celebrate the passage of darkness to light, from death to life. The whole Church proclaims that Christ has risen. Tonight the Lord enlightens us with his glory. We light the Paschal Candle. We follow the history of salvation through nine Bible readings. We renew our baptismal vows and celebrate the same salvation in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
From Easter Sunday, the Church invites us to celebrate with joy the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost as if it were a holiday just like a great Sunday (Roman Missal, the liturgical year n ° 22) I invite you to prepare responsibly to live, with a deep faith, the great wealth that these days will bring.
bottom line is that the Lord has risen, has conquered death and accompanies us to the end of time. HAPPY EASTER!
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