Today we begin the three day service which ends with the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. There is so much crammed into these three days, and of course every church has its own community variation. As a priest, I have my preferences regarding the right way to go about this massive three day service. Since I am not in charge of liturgy these days, I attend my community services as they are, not as I believe they should be. Or at least that*s the idea. This is easier said than done. It is year four being out of parish ministry during Holy Week. I sit in the pew and listen and watch, and yes, participate. Here I am. Here I begin again, the three day service, as it is, in my community. Here is where I sit, where I stand, where I kneel. Here is where I am not in charge of liturgy.
Consider this:
What expectations do you have regarding the services of Holy Week, particularly the services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil? How can you experience them anew this year?
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