Easter Triduum

The last post for the Friday Five, asked about what my Easter Traditions were and I mentioned some things, but really almost felt guilty skipping over the really important parts of the days leading up to Easter.  Many people call it the Easter Triduum; it is the 3 days leading up to Easter.  It starts with Holy Thursday and ends with the Easter Vigil.  

I am an off again, on again Holy Thursday participant, but I never miss Good Friday. It, to me, is one of the holiest days of the year.  In the Catholic Church, we fast, to me, meaning to eat one regular meal and 2 small ones the whole entire day, praying, going to Mass and singing.  I have the privilege of leading the congregation at Good Friday Mass Service at 3 pm and join with the choir at another Church at 7 pm.  It is a time of deep reflection of what Jesus did for me and to take the time from my crazy, busy life to show Him my gratefulness.  

For me, time is so precious since I do not have much of it to spare.  Taking time is a true sacrifice for me and on Good Friday, I am more than willing to make that sacrifice for Him.  

Saturday, for me, is a lay low day, since Easter Sunday, it all starts up again with Easter Baskets in the morning, Children's Choir at 8:50am then a quick exit to another Parish to lead their congregation at 10:30. After all that running around, a 30 minute ride to our cousin's house for a lengthy, happy meal with family.  Following that, a ride home to relax.  A true pleasure.

This year, I devoted some extra time and made a movie on Windows Live Movie Maker, dedicated to my Savior, Jesus Christ.  I hope you will take the time to listen.

Happy Easter.

Loudly yours,

Alicia