02/04/2023
A LITTLE GUIDE TO THE HOLY WEEK
Holy Week is the Christian observance commemorating the Passion of Jesus Christ that takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter.
PALM SUNDAY
Jesus, amid the cheering crowd, rides on a donkey to Jerusalem
HOLY MONDAY
Jesus visits his friends in Bethany and Mary anoints the feet of Jesus
HOLY TUESDAY
Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter
HOLY WEDNESDAY
Judas makes a deal with the high priests; he turns Jesus over for 30 silver coins
HOLY THURSDAY
The Last Supper takes place. Jesus institutes the sacraments of the Eucharist and priesthood
GOOD FRIDAY
Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion. He dies on the cross, and is buried in a tomb
HOLY SATURDAY
Jesus descends into the abyss and defeats death
EASTER SUNDAY
Jesus rises from the dead!
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