Holy Week
Holy Week in Jerusalem
Father Greg Friedman Comments Off on Holy Week in Jerusalem
During Holy Week, Christians the world over turn their gaze to Jerusalem. For two millennia pilgrims have come to walk the Way of the Cross, touch the rock of Calvary and venerate Christ’s empty tomb. In 2014 I was fortunate to spend Holy Week there on sabbatical. As a Franciscan, I was an “insider” at Read More
‘Anointed to Anoint’
Father David Scotchie Comments Off on ‘Anointed to Anoint’
We celebrate Chrism Mass in my diocese on the Wednesday of Holy Week. The pews fill with Catholic schoolchildren in white shirts and navy pants and skirts. Buses from Lakeland, Ocala, and the coast unload elderly parishioners who would not otherwise be able to make the two-hour drive to Orlando. I enjoy seeing familiar faces Read More
Coping with Holy Week and Easter Exhaustion
Bishop David J. Bonnar Comments Off on Coping with Holy Week and Easter Exhaustion
Amid the glorious joy of Easter there is, typical for every clergyman, accompanying fatigue. The holy season of Lent can be draining. In addition to the personal devotion to prayer, fasting and almsgiving, there is also the tiredness that comes from ministering through the 40 days in the desert. Not only do we battle our Read More
COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: Holy Week Is Going to be Different
Father David J. Bonnar Comments Off on COVID-19: A pastor’s perspective: Holy Week Is Going to be Different
Thirty-six years ago, I was packing my belongings to continue my studies for the priesthood at the North American College in Rome. Before departing for the Eternal City, I remember the rector of our college seminary pulling me aside to offer some advice. He said: “Dave, Rome is going to be different. That is not Read More