The Sacred Paschal Triduum
The Paschal Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord begins with the evening Mass of the Lord�s Supper, has its centre in the Easter Vigil and closes with Vespers (Evening Prayer) of the Sunday of the Resurrection.
View a short video summarizing the Triduum HERE
Thursday 28 March. Evening Mass of the Lord�s Supper
The Lords Supper: 3 minute Retreat HERE
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Readings
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14: The law for the Passover meal.
Ps 115:12-13, 15-18: Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.
1Cor 11:23-26: Until the Lord comes, every time you east this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim his death.
Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you.
Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Jn 13:1-15: To the end he showed his love for them.
Washing of Feet
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Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 young men and women, inmates at Casal del Marmo juvenile detention centre on Rome�s outskirts, during a Mass of the Lord�s Supper on Thursday 6 April, 2023. Vatican Media/CNA
Music
A Taiz� chant for Holy Thursday by St Bart\'s Singers.
Ubi Caritas - Where love is. by Jacques Berthier. Click HERE
Friday 29 March. The Passion of the Lord
The Passion of the Lord: 3 minute Retreat HERE
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Readings
Is 52:13-53:12 He surrendered himself to death, while bearing the faults of many.
Ps 30 R. Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9 He learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.
Verse before the Gospel. Phil 2:8-9
Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Christ become obedient to death, dying on the cross.
Therefore, God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names.
Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Gospel Jn 18:1-19:42 The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
The Adoration of the Holy Cross
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Holy Communion
The ancient tradition of receiving communion on Good Friday links this celebration with the Mass of the Lord�s Supper and looks forward to the Eucharist of the Easer Vigil.
Music
Stay with me (Remain here with me) Taiz� chant by Sunday 7pm choir HERE
O Sacred Head by Francis Stanfield
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Spiritual
When I survey the wondrous cross by Isaac Watts
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