Good Friday - Liturgical Prayers

Introduction by the Commentator
A. The Suffering Servant Wins
We are here to remember the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. He stands before us as the Man of Sorrows, insulted, tortured, disfigured, crushed, finally dying on a cross the death of a criminal.

Easter 2022

 

Holy Week: Apr 11-16

April 11 Monday: 

The context: The scene depicted in today’s Gospel reading took place exactly one week before the crucifixion of Jesus.

Good Friday: He paid our Price

 

Holy Thursday: The Stole and the Towel

 

Palm Sunday - Liturgical Prayers

I. BLESSING OF PALMS AND PROCESSION

Introduction by the Celebrant

A. Jerusalem: Place of Suffering and of Triumph

We know from the school of life that not every day is a day of joy and bliss:

Tuesday of Holy Week, April 12

 Tuesday of Holy Week, April 12

Isaiah 49:1-6 / John 13:21-33, 36-38

Jesus talks about betrayal; The disciples were amazed at Jesus' words. 

5th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 9

5th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 9

Ezekiel 37:21-28 / John 11:45-56

 

Jesus does remarkable things: Many people put their trust in him.

5th Week of Lent, Friday, April 8

   5th Week of Lent, Friday, April 8

Jeremiah 20:10-13 / John 10:31-42 

The Jews rebuke Jesus; "You, a man, are making yourself God.” 

5th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 7

 5th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 7

Genesis 17:3-9 / John 8:51-59

God covenants Abraham; “I will be your God.”