Hey there,
Last week we began our look at the Triduum with Holy Thursday. Today, our gaze turns to Good Friday. This year, it falls on March 29th.
I’m sure you recall that Good Friday is the other day in Lent for fasting and abstinence … aside from Ash Wednesday. And you may make it an annual tradition to attend Stations of the Cross.
But there’s more happening on Good Friday. And there’s an opportunity for you and me to do more on Good Friday to commemorate the day Our Lord died for our sins.
It’s one of the most holy days of the year. So, this week’s issue of Genuflect provides ample information to help us all make the most of our Good Friday and join Jesus on the cross.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
genuflect: sponsor
genuflect: resources
Good Friday Overview
This one article by Catholic Online provides a thorough overview of what Good Friday is all about, the services available that day, and suggestions for how to commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
Good Friday – Easter / Lent | Catholic Online
Which Mob Are You?
Jeffrey McLeod explains that Jesus encounters 2 mobs, both of which are convicted. We all belong to one of these mobs. The question is, which one do you belong to?
Good Friday And The Two Mobs | Catholic Stand
Good Friday Services
Good Friday is the second day in the Lenten Triduum. It’s one of the most holy days of the year for Catholics, but there is not a Mass celebrated. There is, however, a service held. Here’s what to expect and why you should attend.
Lenten Activities: Attend Good Friday Services | Young Catholics
Fast And Abstinence on Good Friday
Good Friday is one of 2 days that we are called to fast and abstinence. But there are some who are exempt. Here’s what you need to know to get it right.
Refresher on The Rules of Fast and Abstinence During Lent 2024 | The Catholic Telegraph
Why no Masses on Good Friday
Good Friday is the one day that Mass is not offered. This seems ironic since it’s probably the most holy day of the year. Fr. Matthew Mary explores the reasons.
Why There Are no Masses on Good Friday | Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word
Walk With Jesus
One of the best ways to get in the right frame of mind on Good Friday is to follow along with Jesus as He experiences the Way of the Cross. Fortunately, we’ve covered this topic before so check out these resources as you prepare for Good Friday.
Appreciating The Way of The Cross | Genuflect
The Reproaches
Good Friday is a somber day. Mass is not celebrated. And there are typically no hymns sung … with one exception. During the Veneration of the Cross, there is a hymn called The Reproaches (Improperia in Latin) you may hear. Here’s why.
“My People, What Have I Done to You?” The Reproaches of Good Friday | Aleteia
Jesus’s 7 Last Words
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen preached about the 7 Last Words of Jesus every year for 58 years. If you’d like to include it in your Good Friday meditations, then this ChurchPOP article is all you need. It includes the last words of Jesus, along with the Scriptural reference, and a prayer for each written by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen.
The Seven Last Words of Christ: Powerful Meditations By Ven. Abp. Fulton Sheen | ChurchPOP
The Good Friday Prayer
I include the link to the Good Friday Prayer every year during Lent. It’s a Good Friday tradition that I started when I heard about it 5 years ago. Here it is again in case you’d like to include it in your Good Friday.
The Good Friday Prayer | Genuflect
25 Ideas For Good Friday
So far we’ve talked about several Good Friday traditions like prayer, fasting, and attending Stations of the Cross and the Liturgical Commemoration of Our Lord’s Passion and Death. These are all appropriate ways to spend your Good Friday. Here are 25 other ideas for how to remember Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday.
What Should You Do on Good Friday? 25 Ideas to Remember Christ’s Sacrifice | Catholic Link
What’s Good About Friday?
Good Friday commemorates the brutal death of Jesus Christ. It’s a day of fasting and abstinence, prayer, and mourning. So why do we call it Good Friday? Philip Kosloski offers several reasons.
Why is it Called Good Friday When Jesus Died? | Aleteia
genuflect: bonus
Inspiration on Your Desktop And Phone
Click below to download this week’s free inspirational wallpaper for your desktop and your phone. Or download one of the previous wallpapers
Download for Desktop Download for Phone
genuflect: sharing
Please use these buttons to share this issue of Genuflect with your friends, family, and followers who may be interested. Thank you!
