HOLIEST DAYS - Faith Exposed with Cardinal Tagle

Summary

The Paschal Triduum, commencing on Holy Thursday, is a three-day liturgical period leading to Easter Sunday. It includes the Mass of the Lord's Supper, recalling the Eucharist's institution; Good Friday, commemorating Christ's crucifixion; and the Easter Vigil, celebrating salvation history and baptism. This transformative period culminates in the joyous proclamation of the Lord's resurrection.

Takeaways

• 🙏 The Paschal Triduum starts on Holy Thursday evening and leads to the celebration of the Lord's resurrection.
• 📅 The Paschal Triduum commemorates the Lord's Paschal Mystery through three significant liturgical events.
• 🍞 On Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord's Supper remembers Jesus' institution of the Holy Eucharist as a memorial of his self-giving.
• 👣 The Lord's mandate to his disciples to serve others is also remembered on Holy Thursday.
• 🕯️ The faithful are invited to pray and adore the Eucharistic Lord at the altar of repose on Holy Thursday evening, mirroring Jesus' call to his disciples to stay and pray with him.
• ✝️ On Good Friday, Christians gather at 3 PM to commemorate the Passion and death of the Lord, traditionally marked as the hour of His death.
• 📖 The Passion narrative is read, recalling Jesus' immense suffering for humanity's salvation.
• 🌍 The veneration of the Holy Cross on Good Friday honors the cross through which Jesus redeemed the world.
• 🤫 On Holy Saturday, the faithful are encouraged to meditate in silence until the Great Vigil of Easter in the evening.
• 🎉 The Easter Vigil celebrates God's works, from creation to the resurrection, and includes the proclamation of the Lord's resurrection into Easter Sunday morning.

Q & A

What is the Paschal Triduum?

The Paschal Triduum is a three-day period of liturgical commemoration of the Lord's passion, death, and resurrection, which begins on Holy Thursday and ends on Easter Sunday.

What is the significance of Holy Thursday in the Paschal Triduum?

On Holy Thursday, the evening mass commemorates the Lord's Supper, where Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist as a memorial of his sacrifice in the new covenant.

What is the Lord's mandate mentioned in the script?

The Lord's mandate refers to Jesus' command to his disciples to stay and pray with him, symbolizing the importance of prayer and adoration in the Christian faith.

What happens during the evening of Holy Thursday?

On Holy Thursday evening, there is a celebration of the Lord's Supper, followed by an invitation to accompany the Eucharistic Lord through prayer and adoration at the altar of repose.

What is the significance of Good Friday?

Good Friday commemorates the passion and death of the Lord at three in the afternoon, traditionally held as the hour of his death. It includes listening to the passion narrative and venerating the Holy Cross.

What is the tradition of the hour of Jesus' death?

The tradition holds that Jesus died at three in the afternoon, and on Good Friday, this hour is observed with special services to remember his suffering and death.

What is the significance of venerating the Holy Cross?

Venerating the Holy Cross is a way to remember that through Jesus' crucifixion, he redeemed the world and provided salvation for humanity.

What is observed on Black Saturday during the Paschal Triduum?

On Black Saturday, there is a period of silence and meditation during the day, followed by the Great Vigil of Easter in the evening, celebrating the Lord's resurrection.

What happens during the Great Vigil of Easter?

The Great Vigil of Easter is a celebration that includes readings from the history of salvation, baptismal renewal, and the first Mass of the Easter season, proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus.

What is the purpose of the Paschal Triduum?

The Paschal Triduum is a transformative period that allows Christians to reflect on and experience the central mysteries of their faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

How does the Paschal Triduum culminate?

The Paschal Triduum culminates on Easter Sunday, the first hours of which are dedicated to proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus and celebrating the new life brought by his sacrifice.