Our Judeo-Christian tradition includes many long journeys towards a unique encounter with God. The Israelites’ search for the Promised Land, Elijah fleeing to Mount Horeb, and Joseph and Mary travelling to Bethlehem are some example. Jesus’ own long journey of his public ministry ultimately leads to his final journey to Golgotha. Many Christians since have … Continue reading Walking the Walk
Tag: Holy Thursday
Carmel Bulletin, 29 March 2015 Today we begin once again to approach the most holy days of the entire liturgical year. We invite you all to participate in the celebrations of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Our Diocese will celebrate the Chrism Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. At this Mass, … Continue reading Holy Week
Carmel Bulletin, 14 May 2014 The Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper is the beginning of the Easter Triduum. It is the first part of the extended three-day celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. It is the only Mass we are permitted to celebrate in the parish on Holy Thursday. Each … Continue reading Recalling Holy Thursday
Today we begin once again to approach the most holy days of the entire liturgical year. We invite you all to participate in the celebrations of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Our Penitential Service is on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Good Friday, from 9:30 to … Continue reading 24/3/13 – Holy Week
Today brings to a conclusion the great celebration of the Easter Triduum. Once the sun set on Thursday, we entered into this celebration with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The second part of this three-day celebration took place on Friday afternoon with the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. Finally, we resumed our celebration on … Continue reading 24/4/11 – The Easter Triduum