Tag: Holy Week

Holy Week and Triduum in New York

New York parishes share photos of their Holy Week and Triduum celebrations on-line.

April 8, 2010
Let the Symbols Speak

We can, and must, make very sure that when we participate in these symbolic actions, we celebrate them with fullness and lavishness.

April 5, 2010
Balthasar and Social Justice: Some Holy Week Thoughts

As the liturgical marathon of Holy Week sets in (an Orthodox friend of mine once referred to the Triduum as “The World Series of Church”), let’s take a cue from the theologian of the Paschal Mystery, Hans Urs von Balthasar, on the relationship between liturgy and action on behalf of the world.

March 30, 2010
Ridiculously Rich, Lavish and Downright Wonderful

Does the Chrism Mass fit theologically within the overall flow of Holy Week? Certainly — but not for the reason that many people think.

March 26, 2010