Hey there,
Well, we have about a week-and-a-half to go to Easter.
Whether it’s gone by fast for you … or dragged on and on … we’re coming down the home stretch.
Up to this point we’ve been inwardly focused … with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
But now our attention turns to Jesus Christ. Beginning with Palm Sunday and next week with the Triduum we will join in solidarity with our Lord.
There are specific prayers and services in the church to help us follow the Lord’s path.
We’ll experience His passion … suffering the betrayal, humiliation, scourging, and ultimate crucifixion.
To help guide us, this week’s Genuflect covers the various aspects of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. What the palms really mean and what to do with them. The origins of the Triduum, what it entails, and how to get the most out of it.
So we can all spend the next ten days deepening our relationship with Jesus in preparation for celebrating His triumphant resurrection.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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All About Palm Sunday
It’s officially called “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” We recreate Jesus’ triumphant entrance to Jerusalem … similar to how Christians have commemorated the event going back to the 4th Century. There’s a whole lot of symbolism involved and this article does a great job laying it all out for us.
What Palm Sunday Means | Simply Catholic
6 Facts About Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. We know it commemorates when Jesus rode into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion. There’s a donkey, palms, and celebrating people. Here are 6 things about the day that you may not have heard before.
6 Things You Did Not Know About Palm Sunday | BeliefNet
Don’t Throw Away Your Palms
We come home from Palm Sunday Mass with palms that were blessed by the Priest. The thing is, since they were blessed, they are now a sacramental. And should not be thrown away! Here’s why not and what you can do with them.
What Should I do With my Blessed Palms? | Aleteia
The Origins of Holy Week
The earliest account of Holy Week celebrations dates back to the year 383 with the diary of a European woman named Egeria who visited Jerusalem on a pilgrimage. Thanks to her writing, we know how the earliest Christians did Holy Week. Here’s what they did and how our current events have evolved over the years.
The Origins of Holy Week Liturgies | National Catholic Register
Holy Week Explained in 3 Minutes
I love Busted Halo’s explainer videos. They explain exactly what we need to know in a very short yet entertaining way. This video about Holy Week is no exception. Check it out.
WATCH: Holy Week in Three Minutes | Busted Halo
How to Prepare For Holy Week
Easter is our most holy of feasts so it deserves our utmost attention and participation. Here are 3 ways to prepare for Holy Week.
3 Ways to Prepare For Holy Week | Aleteia
Triduum Guide
The Triduum (TRIH-du-um) is the three days leading up to Easter, including Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. This guide walks you through the events each day, what to expect, and reflections. Attending the Triduum events is a great way to join Christ in his Passion.
Your Essential Guide to The Triduum | Busted Halo
Holy Week And Forgiveness
We are called to forgive others, but it can be easier said than done. There is no greater example of forgiveness than that of Jesus forgiving his betrayer Judas. Holy Week is the ideal time for us to look in our hearts to see if there’s anyone we need to forgive. Anne DeSantis offers some advice.
Make The Most of Holy Week And Forgive Your Enemies | Catholic Stand
Easter Duty Explained
If you’ve heard the term Easter Duty and wonder what it is … or if it’s true, check out this Q&A from Cathy Caridi. She addresses whether we are required to go to Confession before Easter … and receive Communion. You don’t want to miss this one!
Is Confession Still an Easter Duty? | Catholic Exchange
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