Bells ring for the last time; the Gloria is sung; the churches are elaborately decorated; Jesus is brought to a flourishing garden for a night of deep, sorrowful, agonizing prayer...
The Church begins the Triduum with Holy Thursday.
During the day, many dioceses celebrate the Chrism Mass, where the oils for anointing are mixed and blessed and all priests renew their priesthood.
Then is celebrated the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: the commemoration of the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist followed by a solemn time of adoration in the Garden of Gethsemane at the Altar of Repose.
The Church begins the celebration of the Paschal Mystery...
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- Kellen O'Grady
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Kellen is 25 years old and works in Campus Ministry at University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, MN. He is a Masters student in Catholic Studies and scholar of the Church, working in liturgy and sacred music.
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