Holy Week - Live It

The difference between remembering and living Holy Week is like the difference between store-bought and homemade bread. Store-bought bread doesn’t take much work, and it tastes pretty good. Homemade bread requires some planning and preparation. You have to purchase ingredients, mix, knead, rise (rise again) and bake to get homemade bread. But the work is worth it! The aroma is heavenly and the savory delight melts in your mouth.

This year, will you simply remember Holy Week and Easter? Or will you live out what Holy Week means, work to understand the cross of Christ, and enjoy the sweet aroma of Jesus’ victory over death at Easter?

Remember It:
Holy week begins on March 16th with Palm Sunday, a celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday means Commandment Thursday. It is the day we remember when Jesus told us to love one another as he loves us. We ponder the mystery of his last supper, prayer, arrest and court proceedings. Good Friday is the day we ponder the mystery of Jesus going to the cross. The entire week we pray every day and work hard, digging a little deeper so we may go beyond remembering and truly live out the meaning of these events. Holy Week ends at sunrise on Easter Sunday.

Live It:
Do the work of living out Holy week with daily readings. Every day March 16 - 23 I'll post here with a passage from scripture, questions for reflection and a prayer. Make it your daily devotion during Holy Week. See you on Palm Sunday!

Pastor Michael