1. Prayer & the Paschal Mystery
section 5:
Prayer & the Paschal Mystery

2. section 5, part 2:
Praying the Triduum

3. introduction Part 1—connection between the Paschal Mystery & prayer
Part 2 here—connection between the PM & the liturgy
Liturgy = official, public, communal prayer (worship) of the Church
Look at the heart of the liturgical year—the Easter Triduum
Every Eucharist makes Christ’s sacrifice & therefore the PM present
Thus, the liturgical year celebrates all the aspects of the PM in an annual cycle—new way of looking at time as sacred
The 3 day-1 celebration of the Easter Triduum is a unique kind of PM retreat
Goal is to treasure & celebrate—let’s make a promise this year even though only obliged for Easter Vigil or Easter Sunday
Four articles in this part
(A. 46) – Introduction to the Triduum
(A. 47) – Holy Thursday
(A. 48) – Good Friday
(A. 49) – The Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday)

4. Article 46: introduction to the triduum
Holidays & holy days as citizens of the US & heaven—identity & unity
Sunday is foundation of liturgical year to celebrate Resurrection of XT
Annual cycle of feasts from Advent to Christ the King in Ordinary Time; context of worship; celebrate the Paschal Mystery eucharistically
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum (three 24 hour days forming one continuous highly symbolic celebration), Easter, Ordinary Time, Advent, …
Liturgy —official, public, communal work of the Church—we participate in the work of the Head as the Body of Christ
Eucharist is central; also other six Sacraments
Also funerals & Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office or Breviary)
Prayer services & bible studies are great but not liturgy
Terminology: Gk. Liturgia = public work, the liturgy or sacred liturgy, liturgical, a liturgy or liturgical celebration or ritual, liturgist
Liturgy is Trinitarian & sacramental (like a Sacrament)
Father—source of all blessings, the greatest one being his Son
Jesus Christ– central to liturgy; gives & makes himself present through
Holy Spirit—prepares us to receive Jesus Christ & the PM present in the liturgy

5. You Tube Videos: Introduction to the Triduum
The Story of the Liturgical Calendar
The Reason for the Season: The Easter Triduum

6. Article 47: holy Thursday
Lent is the time the Church sets aside to prepare for Christ’s
Passion, death, & Resurrection by deepening our participation
in Christ’s ministry through prayer, fasting, & almsgiving
Holy Week (the last “week” of Lent) begins with Palm(Passion) Sunday
Opportunity for a personal retreat focused on these mysteries
Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper) ends Lent & begins the Triduum
Chrism Mass
Holy Thursday morning or transferred to earlier in week
Renewal of clerical promises to bishop
Blessing of Oil of Catechumens, Oil of the Sick, & Sacred Chrism
Entering more fully into Sacred Time
Attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper &/or the Chrism Mass
Contribute to the collection for the poor
Read & reflect on the readings for the liturgy beforehand
Fast & free yourself from unnecessary distractions
Spend time with Jesus in the chapel of repose after the liturgy
Construct an altar or sacred place in your home & decorate it accordingly

7. Article 47 cont.: holy thursday
Liturgical Highlights of the Holy Thursday liturgy
Presentation of the Oils
Presented by parish members to show the connection between diocese/bishop & parish
Pray for those who will use and receive oils—Sacrament’s oils used in (B, C, HO, A)
Washing of Feet
12 members of the parish (men? Pope Francis’ example)
Call to ministry of service—especially ordained (contra clericalism)
Dismissal of the Elect
Adults to be Baptized/received into the Church at Easter Vigil dismissed b/4 intercessions
Collection for the Poor
100% goes to poor not parish administration—Operation Rice Bowl or other collections
Transfer of the Eucharist
Eucharist left from Holy Thursday & for Good Friday are transferred to chapel of repose
Procession or community prayer in the chapel until midnight are optional
Remembers Jesus’ time in the Garden of Gethsemane, arrest, & waiting over night
The Paschal Fast
1 full meal on Good Friday (or until Vigil Saturday night) & 2 smaller meals—laws
Along with prayer & almsgiving, helps us enter into the sacred mysteries

8. homework
Read AA in the e-Book for discussion tomorrow [Last reading assignment of the semester!]
Section 5, Part 2 review questions #’s 1-4

9. Article 48: good friday
Good Friday —day of sadness & hope; hope stronger so “good”
Solemnity of day expressed through lack of Church adornments
No decorations, statues, holy water, altar adornments, song…
4 part service (not mass—only day) begins in silence between 12—3pm
Liturgical highlights of the Good Friday liturgical service
Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah, Hebrews, John’s Passion account (often narrated in parts)—listen
Intercessions
Longer, more formal, usually sung, 10 (Church, pope, clergy, laity, those to be Baptized, XTN unity, Jews, non-Christians, leaders, special need)
Veneration of the Cross—single cross?
Solemn procession with song by cleric; kiss/touch/bow/genuflect…
Communion
Simple ritual not a full liturgy; from Holy Thursday; end in silence
Entering more fully into Sacred Time
Attend the celebration of the Lord’s Passion liturgy; fast; attend the Stations of the Cross and/or Seven Last Words services; pray along with the intercessions; read and/or reflect upon the readings and/or the Lord’s Passion

11. You Tube Videos: Holy Thursday & Good Friday
Pope Francis Holy Thursday Mass In Prison
Pope Francis Good Friday Service
The Meaning of Good Friday

12. Article 49: the easter vigil (holy Saturday/easter sunday)
The more we enter into Lent & the Triduum the more excitement we will have for the Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, & the Easter season
Holy Saturday is a day for rest & reflection to prepare for vigil & Easter to begin as we commemorate Christ’s descent into the dead
Liturgical highlights of the Easter Vigil liturgy—love is stronger than death
Begins after sundown & before sunrise—vigil = to be awake & watchful
Celebrated twice with a vigil mass & a mass of the day—highlight of liturgical year
Service of Light—“a light has shown in the darkness”
Fire outside in darkness; Easter candle lit and processed; our candles; Exultet
Liturgy of the Word
9 readings possible (7 & 2) that give a beautiful overview of salvation history
Celebration of Baptism & Confirmation
Litany of the saints; Baptism, profession, reception, confirmed, … 1st Communion
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Breaks fast; spiritual food & drink; rejoice in life in Christ; foretaste of heaven
Entering more fully into Sacred Time
Attend Mass & reception after; celebrate with family/friends; celebrate with Church more than once (Octave of Easter); prayer & reflection on Sunday

13. You Tube Videos: The Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil at the Holy Sepulcher
Easter Sunday Interview with Cardinal Timothy Dolan

14. homework
Section 5, Part 2 review questions #’s 5-8 [Last homework assignment of the semester!]
Study for the Section 5, Parts 1-2 quiz Monday, December 12 (AA ) [Last quiz of the semester!]
Make sure the Section 5, Part 1 review questions #’s 1-7 and the Section 5, Part 2 review questions #’s 1-8 are ready to turn in tomorrow (Friday, December 9)