week we remember the last week of Jesus life.
Truly, I tell you , today you will be with me in paradise.
Woman, here is your son...Here is your mother.
Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani? (My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?)
I am thristy.
It is finished
Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
Clergy often use Palm Sunday to remind us about our commitment to their faith. Time of think about the times we have been unfaithful to Christ.
Church services, include palm branches are carried in processions. These same palms are used the next year, when burned for Ash Wednesday.
Remembered by Christians as the night of Jesus Last Supper, when He washed the feet of the apostles, and established the Eucharist.
But it's also the night when Jesus was betrayed by Judas.
The word Maundy comes from the command Jesus gave the apostles to love one another.
The washing of feet is called "Pedilavium" where the priest washes the feet of 12 people.
It is also the night when most churches bless the supply of annointing oil to be used in ceremonies throughout the year.
Through a "Chrism" mass.
the most important times in Christian faith are the death and ressurection of Jesus Christ.
Jesus, being the Son of God, whose life and teachings are the foundation of faith.
Good Friday is a day of mourning in church.
The main service takes place between midday and 3pm.
Holy Saturday is a time for faithful Christians to wait and watch, hopeful and confident that Christ will return.
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