Podcasts about Triduum

“Music of the Triduum”, a concert performed by the Thomas Aquinas College, New England Choir & Orchestra on April 16, 2026, as part of the 2025-26 St. Vincent de Paul Lecture & Concert Series. Choir and orchestra organized and conducted by Matthew Santos (NE'26). - 00:11 — “Adagio for Strings in G Minor” | Albinoni - 07:03 — “Stabat Mater” | Pergolesli - 11:11 — “Ave Verum Corpus” | Mozart - 14:19 — St. John's Passion, BWV 245, No. 39, Chorus: “Ruht Wohl” | Bach - 24:21 — Membra Jesu Nostri, No. 3: “Ad Manus” | Buxtehude | Soloists: Rose Reilly (NE'27), Helena Krestyn - 34:32 — Membra Jesu Nostri, No. 7: “Ad Faciem” | Buxtehude - 43:02 — Easter Oratorio, BWV 249, Chorus: “Kommt Eilet und Laufet” | Bach | Soloists: Samuel Livingston (NE'26), William Rosa (NE'27) - 48:14 — Christ Lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4, Versus 2: “Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt” | Bach | Soloists: Maureen Shields (CA'30), Eleanor Stoutz (NE'26) - 52:13 — “The Messiah”, Part 2, No. 44: “Hallelujah” | Handel - 56:24 — “The Messiah”, Part 3, No. 53A: “Worthy Is the Lamb” | Handel

Svētku dalībnieku liecības par piedzīvoto Lieldienu Triduum “Chemin Neuf”.

Homily for the Easter Vigil 2026

Homily for Holy Thursday 2026

Homily for Good Friday 2026

This week Fr. Jacob and Fr. John talk about the hinge pin of the liturgical year, Holy Week, the Triduum and the Easter Octave. Launching from the Easter season they discuss the liturgical year at large and how it all flow from and to the greatest of solemnities Easter!

Two Navy Rear Admirals on Lent, the Triduum, the Rosary, and the Holy Spirit Co-host Rear Admiral Garry Hall fills in for Fr. James Kelleher, away on pilgrimage in Europe, and welcomes guest host Rear Admiral Sonny Masso; both share their journeys from Lutheranism into the Catholic Church. They reflect on taking Lent seriously as a reset of the heart, highlight Isaiah 6:8, and discuss fully participating in the Holy Triduum—Holy Thursday's Eucharist and adoration, Good Friday's Passion, and the Easter Vigil with multiple readings, baptisms, confirmations, and people entering the Church. They pray Fr. Kelleher's Holy Spirit prayer and emphasize active Catholic faith, including a push to make Catholic schools "rosary schools" by praying one decade of a scripture rosary daily. The conversation covers Marian devotion versus worship, the Wedding at Cana, reconciliation, and stories of grace, including St. Francis de Sales and personal experiences of spiritual consolation. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Host 00:57 From Lutheran to Catholic 02:27 Lent and Isaiah Call 04:28 Holy Thursday Adoration 07:51 Good Friday and Vigil 09:15 Holy Spirit Prayer 11:01 Rosary Schools Mission 13:20 Mary and Cana Story 17:47 Desert Temptation and Confession 19:42 St Francis de Sales Mercy 23:13 Holy Spirit Guidance and Confirmation 25:19 Personal Encounters and Closing

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April 4th, 2026 - The Triduum is three days. Jesus died on Friday. He rose on Sunday. But what happened on Saturday? That's our topic for today.  Links: The new book from Debbie and Adam: https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Invisible-World-Adam-Christian/dp/B0GKB6PTH3/  Here is the link to read along with the Catechism: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/164/  Ten Misconceptions about Apparitions: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-ten-most-common-misconceptions-about-apparitions 

What role do Catholic deacons play in the Church during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum? That is one of the questions that four Paulist Deacon Affiliates addressed in this Deacons Pod episode recorded on Holy Thursday 2026 just as Lent was coming to an end and the Sacred Triduum was about to begin. Deacon Drew Dickson, Deacon Dennis Dolan, Deacon Mike Hayes, and Deacon Patrick Ouellette also share reflections on their Lenten journeys, and comment on the large number of new Catholics who entered the Church this year at the Easter Vigil Mass.

As we move into Holy Week, the Triduum, Easter and its season, all Christians ask themselves ‘what is this all about?' and why God created such and elaborate salvific economy that relies on our faith and His actions. Why? There's a great Mystery here and the more we appreciate its size and depth, even if we don't understand what we are seeing. Anne Blackwill and I have been talking about doing this interview for the better part of the year and we finally did it this last week, on the day before Palm Sunday. I think it went really well and I'm excited to share it with you. Anne is a wise and wonderful woman, a literature professor who has taught all over he world in universities and colleges and also prisons. She my mother-in-law, the mother of my wife and the grandmother of my children; I've known her for twenty years and during this time she has been working on the book we are talking about today. Its working title is God with Us, that is of course: Emmanuel. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Brian Zahnd on Almost Good Catholics, episode 82: The Wood between the Worlds: Why Death on the Cross? David Basile on Almost Good Catholics, episode 39: Why a Savior? The Theology of Sacrifice and Redemption Fr Chris Alar on Almost Good Catholics, episode 61: Master Craftsman, Broken Tools: Why God Works Through Us, Hears Intercessory Prayers, and Grants Divine MercyJesus: Undercover Boss or God with Us? (Anne Blackwill) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As we move into Holy Week, the Triduum, Easter and its season, all Christians ask themselves ‘what is this all about?' and why God created such and elaborate salvific economy that relies on our faith and His actions. Why? There's a great Mystery here and the more we appreciate its size and depth, even if we don't understand what we are seeing. Anne Blackwill and I have been talking about doing this interview for the better part of the year and we finally did it this last week, on the day before Palm Sunday. I think it went really well and I'm excited to share it with you. Anne is a wise and wonderful woman, a literature professor who has taught all over he world in universities and colleges and also prisons. She my mother-in-law, the mother of my wife and the grandmother of my children; I've known her for twenty years and during this time she has been working on the book we are talking about today. Its working title is God with Us, that is of course: Emmanuel. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Brian Zahnd on Almost Good Catholics, episode 82: The Wood between the Worlds: Why Death on the Cross? David Basile on Almost Good Catholics, episode 39: Why a Savior? The Theology of Sacrifice and Redemption Fr Chris Alar on Almost Good Catholics, episode 61: Master Craftsman, Broken Tools: Why God Works Through Us, Hears Intercessory Prayers, and Grants Divine MercyJesus: Undercover Boss or God with Us? (Anne Blackwill) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to discuss all things Easter weekend. From the Triduum, including Easter Sunday, to the potential visit of Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Cupich offers insights on attending Mass with family and the rising numbers of younger generations attending Catholic churches. His Eminence also […]

The Triduum is three days. Jesus died on Friday. He rose on Sunday. But what happened on Saturday? That's our topic for today.  Links: The new book from Debbie and Adam: https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Invisible-World-Adam-Christian/dp/B0GKB6PTH3/  Here is the link to read along with the Catechism: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/164/  Ten Misconceptions about Apparitions: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-ten-most-common-misconceptions-about-apparitions  Show Archive - https://www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld   Adam's Website - https://religiousdemonology.com  Life Coaching - https://www.StandTallToday.com

Fr. Adrian Crowley presents a warm and personal Holy Saturday meditation, drawing out the lessons Christ teaches us through each moment of the Triduum. From the washing of the feet and the gift of himself in the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, to the silent acceptance of unjust condemnation on Good Friday, he reflects on what […] L'articolo Catechesis – Lessons from the Triduum – Fr Adrian Crowley and Patrick O'Neill proviene da Radio Maria.

Wielkanoc i całe Triduum Paschalne ogniskują w sobie opowieść o najważniejszych wydarzeniach chrześcijaństwa; jak wyglądają Święta Wielkanocne i Wielki Tydzień w najmniejszym państwie świata czyli w Watykanie? Marcin Bogusz z Muzeum Narodowego w Warszawie o motywach pasyjnych w sztuce średniowiecznej. Zapraszamy do słuchania!

Read OnlineThough the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was not offered yesterday, the faithful received Holy Communion during the commemoration of the Lord's Passion. Today, however, the Church falls into profound silence. No liturgical services are celebrated during the day; the tabernacle remains empty, and the Church waits in expectant stillness for the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection. This silence invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's descent to the dead and to reflect on the unfathomable depths of His sacrifice.For those who attend daily Mass, this day often brings a sense of emptiness—a longing for the Eucharist that reflects the soul's spiritual hunger. Yet, in Her wisdom, the Church withholds both the Mass and the reception of the Eucharist. Why? Because Holy Saturday, in itself, communicates a distinct grace. The stillness of this day is not a deprivation but a profound way of receiving; a gift offered in silence, inviting us to trust, wait, and hope.The Triduum reveals that the liturgical year itself is a source of grace, with each of these three sacred days unfolding the Paschal Mystery in stages. Saint Thomas Aquinas explains it this way: “The figure ceases on the advent of the reality. But this sacrament is a figure and a representation of our Lord's Passion, as stated above. And therefore, on the day on which our Lord's Passion is recalled as it was really accomplished, this sacrament is not consecrated” (Summa Theologica III.83.2). In other words, Good Friday, through our participation in the Lord's Passion, communicates to us the full grace of His redemptive sacrifice, making the celebration of the Eucharist unnecessary on that day.Similarly, Holy Saturday bestows a unique grace that draws us into the mystery of waiting with hopeful anticipation. Though no liturgical celebrations occur until the Easter Vigil, this day of silence invites us to rest in the hope of Christ's ultimate triumph. We are called to remain with Our Lady and the disciples in their vigil, trusting that even in the stillness, God is at work and the promise of the Resurrection will soon be fulfilled.In our lives, hopeful anticipation is an essential spiritual gift, offering the grace to persevere through trials, endure hardships patiently, and remain steadfast in hope, no matter the struggles we encounter. Hope is one of the three theological virtues, grounded in faith and inspiring us to put faith into action, which gives rise to charity—the greatest of all virtues. Without supernatural hope, we cannot fully attain or sustain charity.Yet, hope is far more than wishful or optimistic thinking. Supernatural hope is anchored in God's promises, received through faith, and nurtured by prayer and trust. Our Blessed Mother exemplifies this hope. On Holy Saturday, her heart was not filled with doubt but with an unshakable hope that moved her to keep vigil in prayer, awaiting the fulfillment of her Son's promise. This hope did not end in mere anticipation but blossomed into supernatural charity—a love rooted in God's will, bearing fruit even in the face of grief and uncertainty.Reflect today on the silence of Holy Saturday. As you do, consider the anxieties, impatience, or hardships you might be enduring. Pray for hope in the midst of these trials, and anticipate the fulfillment of God's saving promise in your life. Trust Him, wait on Him, and allow your faith and hope to fill you with the love of God and others, necessary to pass through Christ's Passion into the glory of His Resurrection.My silent Lord, as You lay in the tomb, Your body rested while Your spirit descended to those faithful souls who had died before You. For them and for all who would follow in faith, hope, and love, You opened the gates of Paradise. On this day of silent anticipation, fill me with hope, especially when I am tempted to despair. May I place all my trust in You and receive the abundance of Your grace this Holy Saturday. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus Christ lying death in his grave, with his mother MarySource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040226-Supper.cfmHoly Thursday marks the beginning of the Triduum, the holiest days of the liturgical year. As Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, explains, this night invites us to enter the mystery of the Upper Room where Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood. It is a time when the Church pauses to reflect on the gift of self that Christ offered to the Father. Saint Faustina recorded a profound vision from September 1936, where she witnessed Jesus in the Cenacle. She described how, before the consecration, Jesus entered into a mysterious conversation with His Father. At the moment of consecration, love rested, satiated. The sacrifice was fully consummated internally, even before the external destruction of the Cross.Father Mark elaborates that this revelation aligns with the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on sacrifice. The interior disposition is the primary aspect of worship. Worship means recognizing worth and offering honor to God. In the Upper Room, Jesus made an act of perfect humility and surrender through His human will. This interior oblation was expressed sacramentally in the bread and wine, and historically on Calvary. They are one complete event. We cannot separate Holy Thursday from Good Friday. The bloody sacrifice on the Cross was the external expression of the interior reality established in the Cenacle.This mystery transforms our understanding of the Mass. When we receive the Eucharist, we do not merely consume food; we become like Christ. He leaves us this model to follow, whether we are priests, brothers, or laypersons. We are called to lay down our lives in service. Father Mark reminds us that this is why it is the most wonderful time of the year. We celebrate the core of our identity and destiny. Praise God for the gift of being Catholic and participating in the sacramental life where we enter the Upper Room. ★ Support this podcast ★

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040326.cfmThe shift from the shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday to the cries of "Crucify him" just days later reveals the fickle nature of the human heart and our desperate need for God's mercy. As Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, we have now entered the Easter Triduum, the most holy days of the liturgical year. While Lent technically ended with the Mass of the Lord''s Supper last night, the Triduum is a unique liturgical season that spans three days but is celebrated as one single, unfolding mystery of Christ's Paschal victory.Today is Good Friday, a day of strict fasting and abstinence. You may notice something striking: There is no Mass today. No consecration takes place. Why? Because on every other day of the year, the Mass is a re-presentation of the sacrifice on Calvary. But today, we do not need a re-presentation; we are present at the reality. The sacrifice happened historically on this day. The hosts we receive at Communion today were consecrated last night in the Upper Room. We are not reenacting the event; we are standing at the foot of the Cross, venerating the instrument of our salvation.Father Chris reminds us that Good Friday is a continuation of Holy Thursday. Last night, the Church entered the Upper Room; today, we walk the path to Calvary. When Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", He did not mean that the Trinity was broken. Rather, in His humanity, He experienced the profound sense of abandonment that so many of us feel in our deepest suffering. He entered into our darkness so that we would never be truly alone.This day invites us to reflect deeply before venerating the Cross. Do not rush through the ritual. Stop and acknowledge that this wooden beam is the instrument that brought you salvation. It is a public demonstration of your willingness to take up your own cross and follow Him. As we fast while the Bridegroom has been taken away, we prepare our hearts for the Resurrection. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join Patrick Conley this Good Friday on an epic journey of the 7 Last Words of Jesus with 7 of our top-notch spiritual directors! This show combines all seven episodes on this series of the 7 Last Words into one seamless show! Part 1 Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness What was he scene of the Crucifixion? How is trust in God the Father shown in this word? (16:20) Jason - I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at 17. Mom had mental illness, dad was a military man and constantly gone. Haven't seen them for years. Fighting with forgiveness and it's a battle on a daily basis. Interested if there's specific scripture or guidance to help. (25:20) Break 1 Who put Jesus on the Cross? (30:56) Linda - Why is it that a parent can forgive their children, but children are unable to forgive and hold onto things and not easily forgive us? (35:33) Jim - I'm at a point where there are family members that have been disrespectful to me and children. Children are older now, but family member favors one over the other because they are the godparent. Prayed about forgiving, confession, adoration, etc. I'm at a point where I don't want anything bad to happen, but don't want to be around them. Is that holding on to a grudge? (40:02) Break 2 (41:20) How is Forgiveness something we can strive for in our lives? Yolie – Is it mandatory to forgive others? Part 2 (48:28) IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance Who was St. Dismas? (56:21) where does the word repentance come from? (1:05:59) Deacon Shawn - I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book. Repentance is a big part of it. Self-reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate. (1:09:26) Break 1 (1:10:21) Gene - I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren't in the middle of the highway, this wouldn't have happened. Last 5 years, I've been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now. What is the meaning of the word “today” you will be with me in paradise? (1:24:31) Break 2 Bonnie - Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I'm focusing on my part. I can't fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences. (1:29:19) John - My problem was I felt I couldn't be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle. Nicole - Question - speaking about what I've been pondering. I told my friend I don't hold on to any past sins, and I know it's a sin to not accept God's mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it. Part 3 (1:36:22) Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Mary’s Role at the Cross (1:39:48) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross? What Who does John represent in this scene? (1:49:48) What is Mary’s role in the Passion of our Lord? (1:54:30) Break 1 What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ? (2:01:40) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation. Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment... There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them. (2:10:07) Break 2 How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary’s heart at the Cross? (2:14:16) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives? (2:17:01) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time. Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands. Part 4 (2:24:40) Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Spiritual Abandonment The Allusions of Control. (2:33:33) Jesus and Psalm 22. (2:46:04) Break 1 (2:46:50) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that? (2:50:50) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God. How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life? (3:03:17) Break 2 How can we cultivate Faith in our lives? (3:08:37) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment. Part 5 (3:12:30) Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst” How does this word of thirst relate with the Old Testament? Biblical meaning of water. What is the significance of the Passover cup? (3:32:40) Break 1 What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst” (3:38:18) how can we satisfied Jesus' thirst for us? (3:48:43) Break 2 Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness (3:54:42) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago, I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum. Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross? Part 6 (4:00:20) Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick for the sixth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “It is Finished” What would have the people heard from these words of Jesus who were there? (4:10:04) What is the deeper meaning of this message. (4:13:16) Robert - I don't understand the debate. it was about his mission on earth. I don't understand the bewilderment. That is what the father had him do. (4:18:40) Break 1 Susan - The Latin being consumatem est...more literally translated to it is consummated. As in he's married to his church. (4:24:06) Timothy -You mentioned Came to save sinners...don't know what that exactly means. How does this connect with the Old Testament and the fourth cup? (4:38:33) Break 2 (4:40:45) The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is finished. Jesus Shouts, it is Finished! Part 7 (4:48:14) IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God” (4:54:32) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus? (5:03:43) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father? (5:08:04) Break 1 (5:08:51) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him? (5:16:49) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to. Why does God allow suffering? (5:24:17) Break 2 (5:25:31) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument. (5:30:20) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians? Serenity Prayer

Homily for Good Friday given by Fr. Andrew Thornton

Prof. Dr. Franz Sedlmeier https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/fakultaet/kthf/lehrstuhle-professuren/altes-testament/personen/franz-sedlmeier/

Send us Fan MailHoly Thursday Mass, the Last Supper, and the Institution of the Eucharist—this is the night Jesus gave us the Blessed Sacrament.But what happens when the Eucharist is stolen?In this powerful Holy Thursday reflection, we recount a shocking Eucharistic miracle from Turin—one that reveals the reality of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Friends of the Rosary,Today is Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.On this day, Jesus instituted Holy Orders and left us His greatest gift, the Holy Eucharist.By reading the Gospels (cf. Matt 26:1 ff.; Mark 14:1 ff.; Luke 22:1 ff.; John 13:1 ff.), the faithful imitate Christ's humility in washing the apostles' feet at the Last Supper.We meditate on the following Jesus' actions in the Last Supper and after:(1) The eating of the Easter lamb or the paschal meal;(2) the washing of the disciples' feet;(3) the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist (the first Mass at which Jesus Christ, the eternal high priest, is the celebrant; the first Communion of the apostles; the first conferring of Holy Orders);(4) the foretelling of Judas' betrayal and Peter's denials;(5) the farewell discourse and priestly prayer of Jesus;(6) the agony and capture of Jesus in the Garden of Olives.There are two Masses on Holy Thursday—the Chrism Mass and the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper.In each diocese, there is a Chrism Mass, or Mass of the Holy Oils, usually celebrated in the morning at the cathedral. Catholics should make an effort to participate at the Mass at least once in their lives, to experience the communion of priests with their bishop. All the priests of the diocese are invited to concelebrate with the bishop. This Mass also celebrates the institution of the priesthood.During the evening of Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord's Supper is celebrated. It is celebrated in the evening because the Passover began at sundown. This is a very joyful Mass, as we recall the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood. The priests wear white vestments, the altar is filled with flowers, the Gloria is sung, and the bells are rung.The Liturgy of the Mass recalls the Passover, the Last Supper, which includes the Washing of the Feet. The hymn Ubi Caritas, or Where Charity and Love Prevail, is usually sung at this time.After the Communion Prayer, there is no final blessing. The Holy Eucharist is carried in procession through the church and then transferred into a place of repose, usually a side chapel. The hymn Pange Lingua is also usually sung at this time.After the Mass, we recall the Agony in the Garden, and the arrest and imprisonment of Jesus. The altar is stripped bare, and crosses are removed or covered.The Eucharist has been placed in an altar of repose, and most churches are open for silent adoration, to answer Christ's invitation "Could you not, then, watch one hour with me?" (Matt 26:40)When the Eucharist is processed to the altar of repose after the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we should remain in quiet prayer and adoration, keeping Christ company.The place of repose has traditionally been referred to as "a holy sepulcher." The faithful go there to venerate Jesus, who was placed in a tomb following the crucifixion and in which he remained for some forty hours.There is a tradition, particularly in big cities with many parishes, to try to visit seven churches and their altar of repose during this evening.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠April 2, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

In this Easter podcast episode, we reflect on the Resurrection account from Matthew's Gospel, focusing on the women at the tomb who were “fearful, yet overjoyed.” What does it mean to trust God and move forward in love, even when we're afraid? Through personal stories and spiritual insight, we explore courage, discipleship, and how the Risen Christ meets us on the way and calls us to “go and tell.” A powerful reflection on faith, hope, and the transforming joy of Easter.This episode is dropping before Easter, during the Triduum, so if you're not ready to listen till Easter, no worries. Here's a short written reflection on Good Friday: https://www.godspacecommunity.com/blog/2026/4/1/learning-to-hand-over-our-spirit-a-good-friday-reflectionBlessings on your Triduum and Easter! by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠ ⁠⁠Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson

Homily for Holy Thursday given by Fr. Dennis O'Keeffe

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Quelle est la signification du Samedi saint? Le Nouveau Testament nous offre beaucoup d'explications sur le déroulement des événements du Jeudi saint et du Vendredi saint. Cependant, un grand silence entoure le Samedi saint. Que faut-il en comprendre? Dans cet épisode, Joan et Stéphane réfléchissent sur les traditions du Samedi saint et explorent la signification de Jésus qui est descendu aux enfers.   Site Internet: https://questiondecroire.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-de-croire/id1646685250  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xurt2du9A576owf0mIFSj  Réforme: https://www.reforme.net/podcast/ Contactez-nous: questiondecroire@gmail.com Notre commanditaire: L'Église Unie du Canada  Moncredo.org * Musique de Lesfm, pixabay.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Photo de Josh Applegate, unsplash.com . Utilisée avec permission. * Communauté WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iu1ggsLoCdyLid7SrJrCoF   Mots clés:  Samedi saint, foi, spiritualité, résurrection, traditions chrétiennes, chaos, espoir, méditation, Pâques   Résumé: Dans cet épisode, Stéphane Vermette et Joan explorent la signification du Samedi saint, mêlant réflexions théologiques, souvenirs personnels et traditions. Une conversation profonde sur le silence, le chaos et l'espoir liés à cette journée centrale de la Semaine Sainte.     Transcription:    Stéphane : Bonjour, bienvenue à Question de croire, un podcast qui s'intéresse à la foi et la spiritualité, une question à la fois. Cette semaine, quelle est la signification du Samedi saint? Joan : Bonjour, Stéphane, bonjour à celles et ceux qui nous écoutent. Stéphane : Bonjour Joan!   Jeûner pour le Samedi saint Joan : J'aime bien quand on parle de ces sujets-là; en plus les gens viennent m'en parler après et tout. Ça permet des échanges, des discussions; très cool qu'on ose un peu s'attaquer en quelque sorte à la semaine de la Passion, la Semaine sainte. Quand j'étais un peu dans ce processus de reconversion, de retour à la foi, à des pratiques, j'avais un petit peu envie de me saisir de cette semaine pascale, de comprendre un peu ce que j'étais censée faire en tant que jeune croyante dans la vingtaine. J'en ai parlé avec un pasteur. Il s'appelle Geoffroy Goetz. J'avais dit à Geoffroy : mais qu'est-ce qu'on est censé faire en fait? Et il m'a dit : Ce qui est très bien, ce qui est formidable, c'est de jeûner. C'est bien de jeûner, c'est souvent bien de jeûner le samedi. En plus il le faisait d'une façon assez éthique, il le faisait en lien avec des mouvements qui s'appelaient Comprendre et s'engager en Alsace, des mouvements de l'Église luthérienne, pour réfléchir à la montée de l'antisémitisme, de la xénophobie, des mouvements racistes et politiques en Alsace. Et donc ils avaient un système où ils jeûnaient, ils priaient, puis après ils se racontaient un peu leurs jeûnes et leurs prières et tout ça dans ce contexte de justice sociale, de réflexion sur la montée d'un vote raciste, antisémite, xénophobe. Alors, super! Mais comme je n'avais aucune méthode et que moi j'ai fait ce jeûne sans être entourée, tu vois, juste parce qu'un pasteur m'a dit comme ça, à la sortie du culte, que c'était bien de jeûner, je me suis collé une migraine, mon ami. Oh, j'ai eu mal à la tête, je n'en pouvais plus! Et j'ai un souvenir vraiment horrible de cette journée qui me semblait sans fin, je m'ennuyais comme un rat mort. Je ne mangeais pas, je buvais un peu et je me disais, mais en quoi ça peut bien aider ma vie de foi de faire un truc pareil? Alors qu'entre temps, j'ai fait des journées jeûnes et tout. Je les ai bien préparées. J'ai fait les choses tout à fait différemment. Mais ça, c'était vraiment marrant parce que quand tu débutes, tu veux faire des trucs et si tu n'es pas accompagné, tu peux potentiellement te faire mal ou mal le faire.   Visionner Jésus de Nazareth le Samedi saint Stéphane : Tu parles de ta jeunesse. Moi, le souvenir de ma jeunesse, de mon enfance plus précisément, pour le Samedi saint, c'était la journée où les postes de télévision faisaient jouer les méga productions de l'époque, Ben-Hur et Jésus Nazareth, le film de Franco Zeffirelli, la version de 6 heures. Et, pour une espèce de raison, presque toutes les années, j'écoutais ce film. Mais j'étais scotché à la télé pendant 6 heures non-stop. Je connaissais le film. Je le connaissais par cœur et je connaissais l'histoire, bien sûr. Je savais comment c'était pour finir. Mais j'avais cette fascination. C'était comme une espèce de marathon que je m'imposais. Et après on se demande pourquoi je suis devenu pasteur. Ces péplums, ces films de Jésus, le Samedi saint, oui, ça c'est ma jeunesse.   La chronologie de la semaine sainte Joan : C'est vrai qu'on dit que le samedi, c'est le jour du grand silence. C'est un jour un peu de vide. D'ailleurs, c'est pratique un jour comme ça dans l'Église, tu es d'accord ? Stéphane : Oui! En tant que pasteur j'ai toujours trouvé que c'était une bonne chose qu'il reste au tombeau le samedi parce qu'avec les offices du Jeudi saint, du Vendredi saint et souvent deux ou trois cultes différents le matin de Pâques, d'avoir un break le samedi c'est toujours bon pour vos pasteurs. Pensez à vos pasteurs le Samedi saint, donnez-leur un peu d'espace et beaucoup d'amour. Joan : On se donne de l'amour quoi qu'il en soit. Mais c'est vrai qu'on se dit: Jésus est un petit peu fatigué, un petit peu épuisé par sa vie. C'est bien qu'il prenne un petit peu de temps pour lui. Et tous les jours en fait je m'interroge sur le sens de ce grand silence. D'ailleurs, en fait, il y a une vraie interrogation biblique. À partir de quand est-ce la fin des enfers et le début de la résurrection? Parce que finalement le samedi, qu'est-ce qu'il faisait Jésus? Il descend aux enfers. Mais à un moment donné il commence aussi sa résurrection. C'est à quelle heure exactement? C'est comment? Il n'y a personne qui a pu m'expliquer vraiment le truc très clairement. Alors, j'ai regardé un petit peu le timing du Triduum pascal. Vous avez vu, il des mots comme ça techniques. Triduum pascal : trois jours. Ça commence le jeudi, vendredi, samedi, déjà ça fait plus que trois, mais c'est l'idée de trois fois 24 heures en gros. Puis ce timing… Si on fait un petit quiz… Toi tu t'en sors comment avec ce timing ? Tu arrives à te souvenir à peu près de ce qu'il faisait, quand, comment? Parce que tous les ans j'aime bien un peu checker. Et quand je checke à chaque fois, je redécouvre un ou l'autre élément. Oui, là, cette heure-ci, il est au Sanhédrin. Pas facile, franchement, d'être au Sanhédrin. Ça n'avait pas l'air très évident de répondre à tout ça. Du coup, j'aime bien aller regarder. Si on part le jeudi, fin de journée, on dirait qu'il prépare le repas pascal à peu près. Ce n'est peut-être pas lui qui le prépare, Jésus, mais on imagine. Il se passe des trucs, des odeurs, des gens. Après, on va dire que la soirée débute vers 18h. Combien de temps il reste à table d'après toi? Une heure? Deux heures? Trois heures? En tout cas, c'est le dernier repas avec les disciples. Bon, après il y a un discours d'adieu. Ensuite, ils s'en vont faire une balade au mont des Oliviers. Là, on calcule un peu les distances. Il en a qui disent qu'il est maximum 23h. Je ne sais pas comment ils savent ça, mais ils le savent. Puis après il y a la prière à Gethsémani. On dit que c'est autour de minuit. Bon, là il est arrêté. Mais après il a une audition très tôt le lendemain matin. Il y en a qui disent une heure du matin, l'arrestation. Il faut dormir un petit peu quand même. Là, ce sont les autorités juives, le Sanhédrin. Après, le texte dit qu'à l'aube il est transféré vers le gouverneur romain. Ils ne dorment pas, tous ces gens-là, c'est un truc de fou. En plus il n'y avait pas d'électricité, rien. Je ne pas comment ils se sont débrouillés pour se promener. Mais là on imagine qu'il est un peu fatigué Jésus, ce n'est pas possible. Mais il n'a pas dormi cette nuit-là, tu vois. Après il est transféré et après re-procès devant Ponce Pilate, il est condamné. Et après c'est dur, il doit porter sa croix. C'est là, c'est à ce moment qu'il porte la croix, on est d'accord. Là souvent on nous dit que ça met une heure, mais ce n'est pas vrai, tu es crevé. Tu t'es fait engueuler par tout le monde, tu ne mets pas une heure à porter la croix, c'est un peu plus. Il va au Golgotha. Là bon crucifixion, obscurité vers midi. On dit qu'il meurt à la neuvième heure, c'est un peu triste, vers trois heures. On le descend de la croix et il est mis au tombeau. Et puis là arrive le samedi. Et là on n'a pas trop d'infos en fait. Le problème c'est qu'avant on a un petit timing, à peu près, mais là on n'a rien du tout. On sait juste qu'il descend aux enfers. Et moi j'aimerais savoir sérieusement comment commence sa résurrection.   La part de mystère autour du Samedi saint Stéphane : Moi, personnellement, cette partie qui est absente des Évangiles qu'on a dans nos Nouveaux Testaments, parce qu'il y a d'autres textes apocryphes qui offrent toutes sortes d'interprétations… Joan : C'est l'occasion de dire à nos auditeurs et auditrices si vous ne savez pas ce que c'est les apocryphes, vous nous écrivez. On fait un épisode là-dessus. Stéphane : Ben oui, tout à fait! Cette absence entre la mise au tombeau et ce que je pourrais appeler le premier matin de Pâques, moi, j'aime ça. Je sais que c'est frustrant pour plusieurs, mais moi, ce que j'aime, c'est que ça laisse de la place au mystère. Toutes les tentatives que j'ai entendues, que j'ai lues sur ce qui se passe vraiment, les explications, la quantité d'énergie que ça prend pour revenir à la vie, et tout ça, moi ça me laisse quand même assez de glace parce qu'on parle de quelque chose de plus grand que nous. Si on accepte l'idée d'un retour à la vie, pas d'une ressuscitation, mais d'une sorte de transformation, la résurrection, c'est quelque chose pour moi qui appartient à Dieu. Et si ça appartient à Dieu, moi je suis capable de vivre avec une idée qui est au-delà de la compréhension humaine, au-delà de notre cerveau. C'est peut-être ça qui est difficile a notre époque, dans notre civilisation où tout doit être expliqué, presque minuté, un peu comme tu l'as dis. On veut savoir quand, on parle à qui, on veut un agenda, on veut des choses précises. Mais d'avoir ce moment peu difficile à comprendre, je pense que ça nous ramène dans la foi; ça nous amène à quelque chose de plus spirituel.   Qu'est-ce que descendre aux enfers? Joan : C'est tout à fait ça parce que quand on lit en 1 Pierre 3, 19 : descendre aux enfers. Ok. Jésus descend aux enfers. Moi ça me renvoie un peu à nos petits enfers. C'est une occasion de réfléchir à ce que sont nos petits enfers. Moi je vois très bien. Ces dernières années, j'ai changé plusieurs fois de poste. J'ai changé de pays. Il y a eu des tensions un peu à droite à gauche. Je vois très bien c'est quoi les petits enfers. Finalement, c'est l'occasion de réfléchir aussi à ce que les humains et les humaines se font subir ou font subir aux autres. C'est aussi l'occasion de réfléchir à qu'est-ce que ma vie a comme impact, positif, négatif. C'est quoi l'enfer? Comment on y entre d'abord et comment est-ce qu'on en sort? L'enfer des malentendus, l'enfer des addictions, l'enfer des mauvaises habitudes, l'enfer des pensées négatives sur nous-mêmes, de l'auto-accusation aussi. C'est quoi tout ça? C'est quoi l'enfer aussi dans la vie de Jésus parce que finalement, sur son chemin de croix, il se fait renier par Pierre, par exemple. Il se fait dénoncer un petit peu avant par Judas. C'était quoi l'enfer sur terre? Cette expression d'ailleurs, veut dire quoi enfer sur terre? Ça veut dire quoi l'enfer est pavé de bonnes intentions? On peut réfléchir à ces expressions en lien avec l'enfer. En français, on dit aussi c'est d'enfer pour dire c'est génial. Pourquoi on dit ça? Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? Ouais, dans un sens c'est vrai, on ne sait pas exactement ce qui s'est passé. Qu'est-ce qu'ils font ces disciples pendant ce temps aussi? Ceux qui sont pris de culpabilité, qu'est-ce qu'ils font? Ceux qui sont pris d'espérance peut-être aussi. Puis, la mère de Jésus, elle fait quoi Marie? Il est passé où son fils? Il est mort? Il est là? J'aime méditer à tous ces aspects-là en fait.   Jésus descend aux enfers le Samedi saint pour délivrer toutes les âmes Stéphane : Ayant grandi Catholique romain, durant la messe, on disait le Symbole des Apôtres, sans trop y penser : il a souffert sur Ponce Pilate, il a été crucifié, est mort, il a été enseveli et est descendu aux enfers. Moi, on ne m'avait pas enseigné pourquoi il y va. Je me demandais, c'est le fils de Dieu, pourquoi il faut qu'il se ramasse aux enfers? Et ce n'est que beaucoup plus tard, lorsque j'ai lu un texte de mon théologien préféré, John Dominic Crossan, il retourne aux enfers pour libérer les âmes qui ont été enfermées là depuis le début. Il y a cette notion qu'on a perdue en Occident et qui semble être demeurée dans les traditions orientales, que la résurrection n'est pas un concept individuel. Ce n'est pas seulement Jésus qui est ressuscité. Mais à travers cette mort, cette descente aux enfers, Jésus ouvre la porte de l'enfer et c'est tous les gens qui reviennent dans un état de libération, dans un état de sanctification. Je trouve intéressant que, à travers cette préparation vers la résurrection, il y ait cette partie où on se souvient de ceux et celles qui nous ont précédés, de ceux et celles qui ont eu une bonne vie, de ceux et celles qui ont peut-être eu une moins bonne vie et quelque part, Jésus ouvre la porte pour tout le monde. Tous et toutes sont invités à sortir de cet enfer-là pour rejoindre Dieu. Dans un contexte où on se prépare à Pâques, moi je trouve ça assez intéressant de penser à ça, à ce pas juste pour Jésus, pas juste pour les bonnes personnes. C'est un peu pour tout le monde. Ce n'est pas à nous d'ouvrir ou fermer la porte. Théologiquement, on comprend que c'est Jésus qui ouvre cette porte. Ce n'est pas à moi de décider qui peut passer par cette porte ou pas. Ça me fait réfléchir beaucoup.   Les traditions du Samedi saint Joan : Pour cet épisode, je me suis un peu renseignée sur les traditions chrétiennes du Samedi saint. Toi, tu viens d'un arrière-plan Catholique. Il a quand même deux ou trois trucs intéressants le samedi. D'abord, c'est une messe sans Eucharistie. On essaye de réduire fortement le volume des messes. On essaye de faire peut-être juste des célébrations de la Parole, des recueillements, des adorations de l'Eucharistie. On enlève aussi les ornements liturgiques, les antépendiums, pour que les choses soient assez dépouillées. Je trouve ça beau, c'est très, très beau. Et puis il y a ces vigiles pascales quand même dans le catholicisme. Je dois dire chapeau quoi, c'est génial ce qui se fait, en tout cas en France par exemple et en Suisse. L'évêque vient aussi baptiser les catéchumènes au cours de la nuit, souvent des grands, des jeunes ou bien des recommençants ou des nouveaux convertis. J'aime bien ces offres-là. Ça commence à me faire un peu envie. J'ai envie de vivre un peu des choses comme ça. L'année dernière, j'ai eu connaissance d'une vigile pascale un peu organisée par des jeunes, comme on dit ici, qui avaient fait une randonnée nocturne, qui avaient dormi ensuite dans l'Église et qui étaient là très tôt au moment de l'office du dimanche matin où généralement il n'y a pas vraiment de jeunes. D'ailleurs, à ce sujet, j'aimerais raconter une anecdote sur ma fille, notre fille Marysol que tu connais. Marysol, quand elle était au catéchisme, j'ai réussi à la baratiner, des fois on arrive à baratiner nos ados, je lui dis, tu dois absolument être là au cimetière à 7h30 pour chanter les chants de la résurrection. On n'était pratiquement que des vieux. À ce moment-là, je n'étais pas si vieille, mais enfin bon, j'étais déjà vieille pour elle. Et je me rappelle qu'il pleuvait. Il pleuvait. Alors, elle a sorti un parapluie, s'est mise dans un coin du cimetière et je me rappelle toujours sa tête baissée comme ça avec son parapluie, pas du tout réveillée, a subir un rituel que sa mère lui avait dit de subir. J'aimerais bien avoir son avis là-dessus, peut-être que ce soit un avis positif, mais ça m'a fait rigoler d'y penser pour cet épisode. Et je me dis, que faire pour rendre ce temps lumineux? Et chanter au cimetière tôt le matin, j'aime bien. Mais ce que j'aime surtout, c'est de prendre un gros petit déjeuner, tu vois. On se rassemble, catholiques, protestants, évangéliques, on prend le petit déj. Alors, je me dis quel sens peut-on mettre en fait dans ce samedi, cette vigile du côté protestant. On n'en met pas souvent. Du côté orthodoxe, je crois qu'il se passe pas mal de choses aussi, mais bon ce n'est jamais aux mêmes dates que nous. Toi, mets-tu un peu de sens d'Église, rituel, liturgique sur ce samedi? As-tu des souvenirs de quand tu étais petit?   Le Samedi saint est la continuation du jeudi et du vendredi Stéphane : Peu quand j'étais plus petit, mais lorsque j'étais en paroisse, j'essayais de construire un arc narratif, si je peux utiliser ce genre d'expression. Je trouve qu'on a tendance à découper les offices. Jeudi saint… vendredi… dimanche… peut-être de quoi samedi… Quand j'étais en paroisse, mon office du Jeudi saint ne se terminait pas. Il n'y avait pas la bénédiction, il n'y avait pas l'envoi. On m'a demandé, mais pourquoi? Parce que ce n'est pas la fin de l'histoire. L'histoire continue vendredi et vendredi ce n'est pas la fin de l'histoire. L'histoire se continue. Et cela a un sens lorsqu'on regarde le tout. Donc le samedi en tant que tel, peut-être qu'il a moins de sens. Mais lorsqu'on regarde un peu comme tu l'as fait et comme plusieurs le font, c'est la continuation du jeudi, du vendredi, et là, on est dans le samedi pour déboucher sur un dimanche. Là, on travaille sur quelque chose de plus large. Je peux comprendre que ce n'est pas tout monde qui a l'énergie. Ce n'est pas toutes les paroisses qui ont les ressources pour faire tous ces offices. Mais je pense qu'on a besoin de relier ces histoires. Il y a un lien entre le jeudi saint et le vendredi. On coupe trop souvent. Je me souviens d'un office du vendredi saint, on terminait l'office avec la mise au tombeau et j'offrais une réflexion finale sur le chaos, parce que le temps au tombeau c'était un peu le chaos. Tout allait bien dans la vie de Jésus. Bon, ce n'était pas facile, mais quand même, ça suivait son cours. Il avait des disciples. En quelques heures, il se fait arrêter. Le procès. Il se fait exécuter. Les disciples ne devaient avoir aucune idée de ce qui venait de se passer. Tout semblait s'écrouler. Je pense que c'est quelque chose de très parlant parce que je suis convaincu que tous ceux et celles qui nous écoute ont des moments comme ça dans leurs vies. Ça va et il y a comme une succession d'événements, il y a des ruptures, il y a des chamboulements. On a l'impression que tout s'écroule. Tout ce qu'on avait construit, tous nos rêves, tout s'écroule. Il y a peut-être quelque chose de l'autre côté, mais on n'est pas sûrs. On n'est pas certains. Un peu comme la pandémie. Au début, on était complètement dépourvus. Ce virus, on n'avait aucune idée. On avait peur. Tout le monde était confiné. Il y avait des gens qui mourraient. On se disait, mais avec toutes nos connaissances, notre technologie, toute notre science, on est impuissants. Qu'est-ce qu'on fait avec tout ça? Moi, c'est ça que je retiens beaucoup du Samedi saint, ce chaos-là. Est-ce que le chaos va se réorganiser? Est-ce que nos vies vont se réorganiser? Est-ce que notre foi va se réorganiser? Une année j'avais lancé: et si cette année, la résurrection n'avait pas lieu? Oui, elle a eu lieu, mais c'est parce que l'on connaît la fin de l'histoire. Mais j'essaye de me mettre dans les souliers de ces pauvres disciples-là, de dire, qu'est-ce qui va se passer? Cette peur, cet espoir, qu'est-ce qu'on fait avec tout ça? Je crois qu'il y a quelque chose qui peut nous parler dans nos vies.   Conclusion Joan : Oui, c'est ça en fait. C'est ce samedi qui prend sa place, comme tu dis, dans un arc narratif, dans un ensemble plus complet. Nos vies qui ressemblent beaucoup à tout plein d'aspects parce que c'est ça, c'est un humain, Jésus, avec des réussites, des déceptions, des alliances fortes, et des trahisons. Et puis peut-être des fois aussi ce grand ce grand moment, ce grand besoin de silence, de descendre un peu au fond de nous-mêmes pour ensuite se retrouver et puis laisser exploser un peu de joie. Et finalement, moi j'aimerais bien savoir quelles sont les pratiques de nos auditrices, auditeurs sur le Samedi saint. Qu'est-ce que vous faites? Comment vous le faites? Est-ce que vous voulez venir nous en parler une fois? Est-ce que vous voulez venir rejoindre le groupe WhatsApp pour en parler? On a un groupe WhatsApp où on cause un petit peu de ces choses-là.   Stéphane : Merci, Joan, pour cette conversation. Merci aux gens qui sont à l'écoute. Oui, le groupe WhatsApp est dans la description en bas de l'épisode. Si vous n'êtes pas sûr, envoyez-nous un courriel, on peut vous intégrer. J'espère que la semaine pascale se déroule bien et continuera à bien se dérouler pour vous. Un remerciement rapide à l'Église Unie du Canada, notre commanditaire qui relaie nos podcasts. La même chose pour Réforme qui aussi relaie nos podcasts. Écrivez-nous. questiondecroire@gmail.com Joyeuses Pâques, Joan. Joan : Joyeuses Pâques, Stéphane, et à très vite ! Stéphane : Au revoir.         00:00 - La signification du Samedi saint 00:48 - Jeûner pour le Samedi saint 02:57 - Visionner Jésus de Nazareth le Samedi saint 04:06 - La chronologie de la semaine sainte 08:09 - La part de mystère autour du Samedi saint 10:22 - Qu'est-ce que descendre aux enfers 12:23 - Jésus descend aux enfers le Samedi saint pour délivrer les âmes 14:59 - Les traditions du Samedi saint 17:51 - Le Samedi saint est la continuation du jeudi et du vendredi 21:40 - Conclusion      

Mac sneaks Catholic feast days into public school programs, Alex has two teeth, Jude will be home soon, Project Hail Mary lives up to the hype and we encourage you to finish Lent strong with as much of the Triduum as possible. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple.   Books: Read along with Mac - Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed Other great stuff we like: It's OK to Be Catholic Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 https://www.fatimafarm.com/ liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Theme song by Mary Bragg.

Welcome back to Valdocco! Holy Week is here! Join Br. Travis, Chioma, and Vicky as they share about entering the Triduum. Here are some links to help you pray: The Ancient Homily https://www.vatican.va/spirit/documents/spirit_20010414_omelia-sabato-santo_en.html Confession Times https://masstimes.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1010610477&gbraid=0AAAAADne0WT84ZYRBP2l3S-i2EJSpXwzA&gclid=CjwKCAjwvqjOBhAGEiwAngeQnXMop12et-kYEmQtVB2TI5MDOGWxlsETrnOx0_ZNxTQygPBEV5WbhxoCgOoQAvD_BwE Peter's Presumption https://aleteia.org/meditation-of-the-day/ The Exsultet https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/easter/easter-proclamation-exsultet   Praying for you! Thanks for being here with us! If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en

Send us Fan MailLet Holy Week begin! On Palm Sunday the Catholic Church started Holy Week and Courtney and Meghan are here to guide you through how to live this week well. Whether it's your first Holy Week, or you've been praying through the Triduum your whole life, this episode will be a great zealous reminder as to why we celebrate Holy Week as Catholics. If you've got a friend who's coming into the Church this Easter through OCIA this is a great episode to pass along as well! Know of our prayers for all of you! Reflection Questions:1. How has Jesus been working on your heart this Lent? 2. What could Jesus be inviting you to this Holy Week? 3. How do you want to enter into the Easter season intentionally and what can you do to prepare for that? Support the showReceive EXTRA content by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheDailyNothingsPodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@thedailynothingspodcast?si=zxKuNgKossdwHvQhThanks for listening to The Daily Nothings Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and leave a rate and review. 

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A single rumor from Rome can light the fuse again: is Pope Leo quietly trying to de-escalate the fight over the Traditional Latin Mass and stop turning Catholic liturgy into a battlefield? We start with the latest chatter around easing hostility toward TLM communities after Traditionis Custodes, then zoom out to the deeper question: what does fidelity look like when Church politics, social media, and constant scandals train us to pick teams instead of pursuing holiness?We also get honest about how online Catholic drama warps the soul. The temptation is to draw hard lines, label people, and turn “calling out” leaders into a sport. We push back on that impulse and talk about why cohesion matters, especially if the cultural weather keeps shifting toward real hostility. The point isn't to pretend everything is fine. The point is to stay in the Church, stay near the sacraments, and refuse to let rage replace judgment.From there we dig into Scripture and history, including Genesis 3:15 and the theme of spiritual conflict, plus why the liturgy itself keeps forcing these questions back onto the table especially as we head into Holy Week and the Triduum. We react to a clip about a young adult stumbling into a reverent Mass and realizing, “This is what I've been missing,” and we ask what that says about worship, culture, and the future of Catholic life.If this kind of deep Catholic commentary helps you think clearly, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. And if you want the extra segments and early access to upcoming guest conversations, join us on Locals.Support the showNeed seafood for Lent? Check out https://shoplobster.com/ and use code AB10 to get 10% from Maine's ONLY Catholic lobster company.Check out our new sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise:  https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps:  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

3/30/26 7am CT Hour - Fr. Edward Looney/ Kendra Tierney Norton John, Glen and Sarah chat about Pop Leo's Palm Sunday message and start of Holy Week, TSA funding and March Madness Final Four. Fr. Looney breaks down holy Week and all of the special faith related services available to enter into Triduum properly. Kendra gives some ideas on how to adapt and fully enter into Holy Week traditions with your family depending on the ages of your kids.

Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews reflects on the significance of the final three days of Holy Week known as the Triduum.

We're in the most intense stretch of the Christian story, moving from the table to the tomb! Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy unpack the shock of Maundy Thursday's foot washing, the raw exposure of Good Friday, the silence of Holy Saturday, and the strange, luminous hope of Easter's first light. Along the way, they wrestle with power and love, guilt and transformation, and what it really means to be human in the shadow of the cross.Holy Land clips from this episode:The Upper RoomGethsemaneQuestions for Further DiscussionThemes and ApplicationWhat does Jesus' act of foot washing reveal about the nature of God and leadership in the Christian life? How does it challenge our assumptions about power and status? What does it mean to say that the crucifixion is both a revelation of God and a mirror held up to humanity? What role does silence play in the Triduum, especially on Holy Saturday? How might embracing silence deepen faith or awareness of God? Personal ReflectionWhen have you struggled to “stay awake” in a moment that required presence, courage, or faithfulness? What does that reveal about your own spiritual life? How do you personally respond to suffering—your own or others'? Does the cross offer you more consolation, challenge, or both? What does “It is finished” mean to you—completion, surrender, victory, or something else? Broader Spiritual Considerations The podcast suggests that Jesus came not to create a new religion but a new humanity. How do you respond to that idea? How can the cross function as both consolation (God with us in suffering) and challenge (calling us to transformation)? What is the significance of the resurrection being a real, historical claim versus a symbolic or spiritual truth? How does that affect belief and practice? Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Father Sam Martin hosts” Connecting the Diocese” with guests Chris Carstens, Director of the Office of Sacred Worship, and Jacob Zepp, the bishop's master of ceremonies, to discuss Holy Week and the Triduum, emphasizing how the Church's prayer shapes belief, the purpose of rubrics, and the ars celebrandi. They explain the Triduum as a unified […]

What really happened on Holy Thursday?In this episode of the Logos Podcast, we break open the mystery of the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and the origin of the priesthood—all in one night. As the Church enters the most sacred time of the year, we explore how the Paschal Mystery doesn't begin on Good Friday… but on Holy Thursday.From St. Paul's earliest account of “This is my body” to the deeper meaning of the Triduum as one continuous liturgy, this conversation unpacks what the Eucharist actually is—and why it changes everything.If you've ever struggled to understand the Mass, the Cross, or the Eucharist, this episode will help you see it with new clarity.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

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Greetings.Thank you for listening.  I pray that all goes well with your Lenten Journey as we approach Holy Week and the Triduum.God bless.Fr. Kennedy

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst” How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament? (12:02) Biblical meaning of water. What is the significance of the Passover cup? (20:10) Break 1 What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst” (26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us? (36:32) Break 2 Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness (43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum. Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?

If you have ever wondered why the Church keeps an annual liturgical calendar of feasts and celebrations, you are not alone...Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time. This cycle that seems to be on permanent repeat each and every year is actually a great gift that the Church bestows upon us.

If you have ever wondered why the Church keeps an annual liturgical calendar of feasts and celebrations, you are not alone...Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time. This cycle that seems to be on permanent repeat each and every year is actually a great gift that the Church bestows upon us.

Fr. Chris reminds us that today — the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed — is one of the most important days of the Church year. Though it's not a solemnity or feast, its spiritual weight is immense. Following the glory of All Saints Day, we now turn to the souls who still await their full union with God — the holy souls in Purgatory. Together, these three days — All Hallows Eve, All Saints, and All Souls — form what the Church calls Allhallowtide, or the “Triduum of Death.” It is not dark, but deeply merciful, because it reveals God's justice and His love.Too often, people misunderstand Purgatory. It is not a second chance, nor punishment, nor forgiveness of sins — that happens in the confessional. Rather, it is the merciful purification of souls who died in grace but still need to be cleansed of attachment and the lingering effects of sin. As Fr. Chris teaches, “Christ paid the price for our redemption, but He did not remove the consequences.” A loving Father forgives, but still allows us to repair what was damaged. That is justice in love.The Church calls us — the Church Militant — to help the Church Suffering through prayer, fasting, indulgences, and sacrifices. The poor souls cannot help themselves; even the saints in Heaven cannot directly shorten their time. But you can. Offer Masses, rosaries, and daily sufferings for them. Each small act of love can release a soul into Heaven. “Love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Pt 4:8).As Fr. Chris beautifully says, “Perhaps some of those in Purgatory are there because of us.” Today, we make reparation — not only for our sins, but for those we may have influenced. Pray for your loved ones, forgive those who've hurt you, and offer every moment as a work of mercy. The greatest weapon against Purgatory is humility — to forgive, to love, and to trust in God's mercy.Learn more in Fr. Chris's talk on Purgatory this Saturday at DivineMercyPlus.org or on the free, ad-free Divine Mercy Plus app. Visit the link in our bio to watch, pray, and intercede for the holy souls.#frchrisalar #marian #marians #marianfathers #marianhelpers #divinemercy #thedivinemercy #catholic #catholicism #romancatholic #romancatholicism #allsoulsday #purgatory #prayersforthedead #allsouls #soulsinpurgatory #catholictiktok #heaven #mercy #faith #prayer ★ Support this podcast ★