St. John Passion on Good Friday - Passion of the Lord - Psalm 30 | | Benedict XVI referred to the Easter Triduum | | April 20, 2011
In his general audience Wednesday, April 20, the Holy Father explained the meaning of the Easter Triduum, the three days when the Church celebrates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. The Pope has invited Catholics to make a thorough confession to prepare for this day.
explained that Holy Thursday is holy oils for baptism, confirmation, ordination and the anointing of the sick and commemorates the institution of the Eucharist.
Benedict XVI said: "Afternoon
commemorates the Last Supper in which Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood, giving further under the species of bread and wine, gestures that the Apostles had to repeat thus making ministers of his presence among the disciples of all time . "
The pope recalled the suffering of Jesus in the Garden of Olives, where assumes all the suffering of humanity and transforms the will of God. also explained that the Apostles fell asleep and that this dream is a symbol of the callousness of the human soul to God. The Pope said the Holy Thursday night worship is a good time to reflect on this dream or indifference to God. | | Pope went on to say: "Adoration of the Blessed
states that the Master never leaves us as the Father did not leave him in the Garden of Gethsemane ." recalled that the Good Friday reading the Gospels of the Passion and commemorates the death of Jesus. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil is celebrated. Central is the night where it is recalled that Jesus has conquered death by His Resurrection. | taught that "At the Easter Vigil | celebrate Christ that overcomes death and gives us true life, received the Baptism. In these celebrations we can glimpse the intimacy of Jesus and his strong will to love and be faithful to the Father in everything and learn and to imitate Him in our lives . " | | Among the more than 13,000 people had attended by 3,500 young people from around the world participating in the International Youth Congress University, UNIV, sponsored by Opus Dei. | Source: ROME REPORTS | |
Stat Crux Dum Volvitur Orbis
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