The Paschal Triduum is underway and the Holy Thursday celebration last night was magnificent. It is a profound privilege to celebrate these liturgies as a deacon at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I completed my sixth year at the cathedral in November. Thus, this is my seventh Holy Week serving as a deacon at the cathedral.
If you are praying the Divine Mercy Novena please remember that it begins today (Good Friday). These nine days of prayer leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday can bring immense blessing to you as you focus on the abundant mercy of God.
Today we will hear the passion narrative according to St. John. Veneration of the cross is also a significant part of today’s liturgy. The solemn intercessions provide an opportunity to pray for a wide range of people. I hope you are able to participate as we commemorate this day with fasting and abstinence.
Assisting Bishop Paul Etienne as he prepares for the washing of feet ritual.
The Holy Thursday tradition of Washing Feet.
Receiving the Holy Oils consecrated last week at the Chrism Mass.
The Eucharistic Procession is always a sacred time on Holy Thursday.