For Catholics and most other Christians ‘GOOD FRIDAY’ commemorates and recalls the day when JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS to atone for our sins, and bring salvation to all mankind...THE SECOND DAY OF “THE EASTER TRIDUUM”...
Can you think of an event in the history of mankind to top this...???
Yesterday we celebrated THE LAST SUPPER when Our Lord instituted THE EUCHARIST, THE PRIESTHOOD, and THE MAGISTERIUM...THE FIRST DAY of “THE EASTER TRIDUUM”...AND...
TOMORROW, at sunset, WE WILL CELEBRATE JESUS’ RISING FROM THE DEAD...God’s FINAL GIFT TO ALL MANKIND OPEN TO RECEIVE IT...THE THIRD DAY OF … (3 comments)
easter triduum: Fran's Friday Forum...The Holiest Of Weeks...!!!
- 04/02/10 03:28 AM
Catholics throughout the world will be celebrating Holy Week by participating in the EASTER TRIDUUM...The celebration of The Institution of The Holy Eucharist and The Priesthood on Holy Thursday, the commemoration of the death of the Lord on Good Friday, and The Easter celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Sunday... Of course, in keeping with the ancient Jewish tradition, the faithful will begin to celebrate Easter at sundown on Holy Saturday at The Easter Vigil Mass...!!! Jews are currently celebrating Passover, so there are many sacred events in which to participate this holiest of weeks... … (6 comments)
Many people ask, ‘What’s so GOOD about GOOD FRIDAY’???
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