Important devotionals
Lenten Retreat in community
Personal readings & private prayer
Stations of the Cross = much to be meditated, public setting, important small recreation via dolorosa, walk with Him in the crowds be with one another, gives us knowledge in addition bring into life of meditation during lent. Take time to ponder, in the garden
14 stations ponder one a day,
Lectio divina, put in the scene, be with Him. Can be Simon, Veronica, ladies who are weeping, in many ways we are those characters. Small manual of Christian accompaniment
Evolved over time, sometimes we cant get to Fridays as often as one would like
EWTN lithographic Vincenti, and accompanying booklet Alphonsus Liguori with Stabat Mater
Fruitful meditation
Prayer before the crucifix, plenary indulgence with usual satisfaction
Deep scriptural meditation, microcosm pivotal moment in Our Lord’s life
Laser focus into His great struggle, needed our Lady’s flesh to suffer and die, poignant moment
Garden until it is finished
Profound walk with Him. Put ourselves under Our Lady & Holy spirit. Must be fruitful
Triduum Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
Life, death & resurrection purchased for us our eternal salvation
Holy Thursday, unity of priesthood, transition to garden
Mystical stripping away of the altars, total emptying of the Church, prepare ourselves what is to unfold
Grace builds on nature. Christ knew that. Apostles experience in their natural senses in what Our Lord was about to do.
Our Lord moved from tabernacle, adored in garden, put a way Good Friday Service every catholic knows life is there in the tabernacle. Walk in the church it feels cold.
Fire lit on Holy Saturday, restoration of warmth and life restored in the heart of the Church, anticipate, need something tangible, light, big candle carried down center aisle, feel anticipation her savior is about to come.
Great Gloria, Alleluias, all comes together, viscerally.
Christ reveals man to himself, JPII. Take means and opportunities to get us there.
Church suffered for 40 days. Church gives us joy 50 days to rejoice.
Suffering always accompanied with restored joy.
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