Today is Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. We went to the TLM at St. Pius X, and as always, it was lovely. What a wonderful way to begin Holy Week.
There is a rumor that there will be liturgical dancing during the Holy Thursday Mass at our regular church, so I will probably go to St. Pius, instead. I do love the Tenebrae service at our regular parish, though, so I plan to attend that. Then back to St. Pius on Friday for Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service, and on Saturday for the Latin Mass and Holy Saturday Morning Prayer.
The Easter Vigil at St. Pius begins at 8 PM, with the lighting of the paschal fire, blessing of baptismal water, reception of RCIA, and the Vigil Mass. I really love the Easter Vigil Mass. Everything from the fire, the candles slowly lighting up the church, the long readings that bring Christ's passion to life, the new Catholics(!!!), the music--it is all so wonderful. It's the most beautiful time of the year.
I pray that anyone reading this will resolve to keep this week holy in your own life, and that you will be able to participate in the beautiful, ancient traditions of the Church. Amen
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