Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he O bservance of H oly W eek

his disciples in the Upper Room as he gives the new com mandment of love on Maundy Thursday . We hang our heads in shame and regret as we recall his crucifixion on Good Friday , and finally we end the week with the solemn vigil of Saturday night before Easter Sunday . HolyWeek Observances Below is a short description of some of the highlights we observe and celebrate during this upcoming week: Palm Sunday The Sunday before Easter which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus of Nazareth into Jerusalem, his public proclamation of his identity as Messiah and Lord (John 12.12-18). Maundy Thursday The Thursday before Easter which commemorates the giving of the New Commandment and the Lord’s Supper prior to Christ’s Death (Mark 14.12-26; John 13). [From the Latin mandatum novarum which means “new commandment” (John 13.34).] Good Friday The Friday before Easter which commemorates the crucifixion of Christ (John 18-19). Holy Saturday The day before Easter which commemorates the burial of Jesus before his resurrection on Sunday (John 18-19).

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