This is by far my favorite week of the Liturgical year. It is our Salvation represented in glorious display. We begin this week proclaiming Jesus as our King, laying palms at his feet as he rides into Jerusalem on an ass. And by the end of the week we'll be shouting Crucify him with gusto, … Continue reading Holy Week
Tag: Chrism Mass
Holy Week
Holy Week, there is nothing like it. The Pinnacle of our experience as Christians. From the beauty and acknowledgement of Passion Sunday where we proclaim Jesus as King and Lord to Holy Thursday, and Good Friday where we condemn this King and sentence him to the death of criminals. The Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday … Continue reading Holy Week
Moments of Memory
There are two other moments, nope 3, that stand out in my faith journey that have such amazing memory. Though they are years apart they are related in a beautiful way. Chrism or Holy (Blessed) Oil is used for several different life events: Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism & Confirmation), anointing those who are sick and … Continue reading Moments of Memory