Triduum

     Today is Holy Thursday, the first day of the Triduum. The Triduum is not technically part of Lent, but its own Liturgical season, which surprised me when I first figured it out. Here I will do a short analysis of each day of the Triduum.

    Holy Thursday: This is the day when we celebrate Christ instituting the Eucharist. There is Mass today (Mass of the Lord's Supper) and afterwards a procession to the Altar of Repose and Adoration. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is the last Mass before the Easter Vigil.

    Good Friday: This is the day when Our Lord was crucified and laid in the tomb. There is no Mass, but a service where Communion is received, even though there is no consecration. Good Friday is one of two mandatory Lenten fast days for those over 18 years old (Ash Wednesday is the other).

    Holy Saturday: There is no Mass for Holy Saturday, but Morning Prayer. This is the second day of Our Lord in the tomb. The Easter Vigil Mass is said on Holy Saturday, but must be said after sundown. 

    I hope this was helpful and I hope that y'all have a prayerful Triduum. God Bless.

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