May you continue to be drawn into the mystery of our salvation as you recall, reflect, and re-live what Jesus has done for you, especially during the Triduum, the three most holy days of the Church year.
On Holy Thursday we begin the liturgy that celebrates the saving events for us. Some scholars speak of the one great liturgical rite that begins with the Evening Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and ends with the Easter Vigil. This is the Triduum (“Three days”). During the Triduum, we “journey” with our Master-Teacher as He celebrates His Last Supper with the Passover rites. We “follow” Him as He proceeds into the Garden of Gethsemane. We are witnesses to His “trial” and condemnation. We are able to “watch” as He carries His cross through the streets of Jerusalem, up to the hill of Golgotha (Calvary – Skull Place) where we “experience” His crucifixion, death, and burial. We are given the opportunity to reflect on how all of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) have announced GOD’s plan of salvation that culminates in Jesus’ resurrection. The Triduum is the re-living of mystery of salvation. Its climax will be the Easter Vigil when we recall our being baptized into this mystery and receiving new life with the Risen Lord.
I pray that you will find the time to reflect and pray during the Triduum. May you be able to make present this moment of our salvation.