How Holy Week Works

 2018-03-25 1 How Holy Week Works A Guide to Easter Spirituality 2 Palm Sunday 1 – Event: Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Mt 21:1-11) – The same crowd will clamor for his crucifixion by the week’s end (Lk 23:21) – “The House of Unripe Figs” – Observation: – Sing hosannas to Jesus, waving palms – The palms are dried and burnt, the ashes used the following Ash Wednesday 3 Monday to Wednesday 1 OT Readings: the suffering servant – Mon (Isa 42:1-7): the servant’s mission – Tues (Isa 49:16): the servant’s call – Wed (Isa 50:4-9): the servant’s death 2 NT Readings: the betrayal of the Messiah – Mon (Jn 12:1-11): Judas scoffs at Mary’s anointing of Jesus’ feet – Tues (Jn 12:37-50): The unbelief of the people – Wed (Jn 13:21-35): Judas revealed as the betrayer 4 The Paschal Triduum The Three Great Days 5 Maundy Thursday 1 – Event: The Last Supper (Jn 13) – Observance: – Agape Feast – Foot-Washing Service – Mandatum novum do vobis – The Lord’s Supper – Confession of our betrayals – The Stripping of the Altar – Overnight prayer vigil 6 Good Friday 1 – Event: The Crucifixion – Observance: – Noon or 3pm service (Mt 27:45) – Stations of the Cross – Seven Last Words of Jesus 7 Saturday 1 – Event: Jesus’ body lies in the tomb – Observance: day of rest, silence and preparation for the Great Vigil 1 2018-03-25 8 The Great Easter Vigil 1 – Event: The Resurrection – Observance (10pm or 5am): – Service of Light – The Readings of Salvation History – Baptism – Renewal of baptismal vows – Communion 2