PD parishioners embark on liturgical journey of Holy Week
As we journey through the 40 days of Lent, the Church continually urges us to delve deeper into prayer, both individually and as a community.
Mar 27, 2024
By Julie Amos
As we journey through the 40 days of Lent, the Church continually urges us to delve deeper into prayer, both individually and as a community. This sacred period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving serves to rejuvenate and strengthen our faith with each passing day.
At the parish of the Immaculate Conception, we were fortunate to partake in an enriching programme designed to make Holy Week a time of profound prayer and reflection.
The enlightening session, facilitated by Michael Anthony of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Ministry, titled Journeying Through Holy Week Liturgy, left a lasting impact on many parishioners. Michael’s explanation of the liturgical journey from Palm Sunday through Holy Week to Easter was exceptionally insightful.
The image of Jesus riding a donkey during his triumphant entry into Jerusalem serves as a powerful symbol of humility and selflessness. Michael’s exploration of the contrasts between a horse and a donkey, the symbolic significance of palm leaves, the meaning behind liturgical colours, and the profound symbolism of objects used in the liturgy were educational and informative.
Despite time constraints, Michael managed to offer us a deeper understanding of the various elements of the Paschal Triduum of Holy Week. We believe this insight will enable us to celebrate Holy Week and Easter more profoundly, thereby deepening our faith.
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