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Holy Week

2021

St. Bartholomew Parish

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Index

Introduction 3 General Resources Holy Week Schedule 4 Works of Mercy in a Time of Social Distancing 5 Palm Sunday Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 6 Family Fun Coloring Pages 7 Crafts 8 Recipe of the Day: Easter Story Snack Mix 9 Monday of Holy Week Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 10 Family Fun Coloring Pages 11 Crafts 12 Recipe of the Day: Catholic Pretzels 13 Tuesday of Holy Week Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 14 Tenebrae 14 Family Fun Coloring Pages & Crafts 15 Recipe of the Day: Symbols of Holy Week Lunch 16 Wednesday of Holy Week (Spy Wednesday) Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 17 Family Fun Coloring Pages & Crafts 18 Recipe of the Day: “Money Bag” Wontons 19 Make your own Peeps 19 Holy Thursday Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 20 Family Fun

Coloring Pages & Crafts 21 Recipe of the Day: Unleavened Bread 22 Christian Seder Meal 22 Good Friday Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 23 Stations of the Cross 23 Family Fun Stations of the Cross Coloring Book 24 Crafts 24 Recipe of the Day: Fish and Chips 25 Holy Saturday Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 26 Family Fun Coloring Pages & Crafts 27 Recipe of the Day: Hot Crossed Buns 28 Resurrection Cookies (Meringues) 28 Easter Sunday Prayer Prayer & Reflection Links 29 Family Fun Coloring Pages & Crafts 30 Recipe of the Day: Deviled Egg Chicks 31 Italian Egg Bread with Dyed Eggs 31 Rice Krispy Eggs 31 Daily Lectio 32 Palm Sunday 33 Monday 35 Tuesday 37 Wednesday 39 Holy Thursday 41 Good Friday 43 Holy Saturday 45 Easter Sunday 47

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Introduction

In many ways, this time of living through a pandemic has been a “yearlong Lent.”

It has been, and continues to be, a time of sacrificing the pleasures and joys of life

for the greater good and the health of all. As we enter into this Holy Week,

continuing the sacrifices of living through a full year of pandemic restrictions, we

have hopefully found new and creative ways to worship, to pray and to form our

children and ourselves in the faith.

Throughout this suffering, many of us have also found an opportunity to grow,

whether personally, professionally, in our families, in our friendships, or in many

other ways. We hope that this booklet will be another creative resource to help

all of us at St. Bartholomew Parish to enter into this sacred season in prayerful

preparation for the New Life in Christ purchased through the Paschal Mysteries.

Thankfully, this year we will meet in-person for our Holy Week services, while also

continuing to livestream or those at home. On the next page, you will find the list

of our in-person and live streamed liturgies, followed by options for personal

prayer, crafts, recipes and guided lectio divina.

Let us take this time to be thankful for the progress that is being made in stopping

the pandemic. It is appropriate that, as we enter the Easter Season, the Season of

Light, we are also able to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel of this long

year.

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Holy Week Schedule

In Person Sign-Up

Link for Livestreamed Services

Palm Sunday (3/28)

Celebration of Christ’s triumphant Entrance into

Jerusalem

Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

(9:45 Mass Livestreamed)

Holy Thursday (4/1)

Celebration of Christ’s Servant-Love in washing the

feet of the disciples, and the institution of the Mass

and Holy Orders at the Last Supper (no washing of

the feet this year due to Covid-19)

7pm Mass (Livestreamed)

Good Friday (4/2)

Observance of the Passion and Death of our Lord

Jesus Christ.

Liturgy of the Cross 3pm (Livestreamed) & 7pm

Holy Saturday (4/3)

Vigil in anticipation of the Resurrection of Christ!

Easter Vigil Mass, 7:30 pm (Livestreamed)

Easter Sunday (4/4)

He is Risen, just as He said!

Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

(9:45 Mass Livestreamed)

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Works of Mercy during Social Distancing

Despite social distancing, we are still able to participate in the Works of Mercy within our homes and virtually.

We encourage you to find creative ways to participate in the Corporal Works of Mercy! Some ideas are:

• feeding your hungry family

• spending this extended time at home going through your closets to find clothes to donate to charity (some places even pick them up for you!)

• financially supporting organizations that serve the homeless

• “visiting the sick” through sending cards or emails, calling or video chatting with the members of your family or social group who are part of the “at-risk” populations

• Supporting the sick through encouraging front-line workers in medical, emergency, and food supply areas.

Some of the Spiritual Works of Mercy are easier in social distancing (praying for the living and the dead) while others may be more difficult (comforting the sorrowful), or perhaps harder to do with the love of Christ (like forgiving injuries when we are all cooped up in the same house 24/7 for weeks on end), but we know we can do it!

• Pray a novena for the Covid-19 pandemic

• Help a child or younger sibling with their schoolwork

• Talk to those who are struggling with their faith and share how your own faith helps in difficult times like these.

• Bear wrongs patiently and forgive injuries will go hand in hand in this time of social distancing and spending so much time inside with so few people.

• Text, email, call, or send a card to those who are sorrowful.

Be creative, get your family and friends involved and

share Christ’s love with the world!

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Palm Sunday Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, daily prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily readings, prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o Jesus, Palm Sunday and the New Covenant (6 mins) Jeff Cavins

• Children o Watch the Palm Sunday Story (3 mins) and talk about what it means to you

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Coloring Pages

Download Download

Download

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Crafts

Hand Print Palms (Directions) Palm Sunday Pop-Up City of Jerusalem (Printable)

Paper Palms- older kids and adults (Watch the how to videos here and here) As the church will not be giving out palms this year, consider making some paper palms and decorating your door (article here)!

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Recipe

Easter Story Snack Mix! You will need: • Pretzel Sticks – the cross. “…carrying his own cross…they crucified Him.” – John 19:17-18 • Red Jelly Beans – the blood of Jesus. “…the blood of Jesus purifies us.” -1 John 1:7 • Round Crackers – the tombstone. “…the stone had been rolled away.” -Mark 16:4 • White Marshmallows – white as snow. “…though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as

snow.” -Isaiah 1:18 • Goldfish – fishers of men. “…I will make you fishers of men.” -Matthew 4:19 • M&M’s – sweet treat. “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” -Psalm 34:8 • Print out label or make your own!

Bonus: Jelly Bean Prayer Red is for the blood he gave, green is for the grass he made. Yellow is for the sun so bright, orange is for the edge of night. Black is for the sins we made, white is for the grace He gave. Purple is for the hour of sorrow, pink is for a new tomorrow. A bag full of jelly beans, colorful and sweet, is a prayer, is a promise, is an Easter treat!

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Monday of Holy Week Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, daily prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily readings, prayers etc.

Video

• Adult and Teen o Why I Pray the Rosary with Matt Fradd (audio only) o How to Pick Up Your Cross with Fr. Mike Schmitt (11 mins)

• Children o All About the Rosary for Kids (7 mins)

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Coloring Pages

Print or Color online!

Print Here

Print Here

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Crafts

Build Jerusalem out of blocks! Instructions here.

DIY Resurrection Eggs that tell the story of Holy Week

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Recipe

Catholic Pretzels (go here for printable card)

Soft Pretzel Recipe~ What you need:

▪ 1 package yeast

▪ 1 1/2 cups warm water

▪ 1 tablespoon sugar

▪ 1 tablespoon salt

▪ 4 cups flour

▪ 1 egg

Mix your yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the flour, and knead until the dough is

smooth. Shape into the form of arms crossed in prayer and place it on a baking sheet. Brush the

dough with a beaten egg to give it a shiny finish. Sprinkle the top with salt, and bake in an oven

preheated to 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

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Tuesday of Holy Week Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adults and Teens o Traditional Tenebrae Service (1.5 hrs)

• Family o Tenebrae Meaning (2 mins)

Tenebrae

• Have Tenebrea at home: Script and Instructions here

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Coloring Pages

Print Here Print Here

Crafts

Download Here ($8)

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Recipe

Go here for full instructions. This is very simple to put together. The most complicated thing is making the crown of thorns, and actually

boiling the eggs. Nothing too crazy for a busy mom to pull off. Shopping List:

✓ Olives ✓ Peppermint Patties (These are for Judas’ “silver”, so if you want to wrap something else in silver foil,

that would work as well.) ✓ Hershey’s Kisses (for the “kiss” from Judas) I got the dark chocolate ones because they are purple, the

color of Lent. ✓ Cheese cubes (we sliced up cheese sticks) ✓ Plastic Cocktail Swords (depending on how many boys you have, you might find enough plastic swords

among your action figures that you don’t need the cocktail swords) ✓ Eggs (and then hard-boil them) ✓ Ritz Crackers ✓ Peanut Butter ✓ Regular Pretzels ✓ Big Pretzel Rods ✓ Salt and Vinegar Chips

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Wednesday of Holy Week Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o Spy Wednesday: The Dark Plot to Betreay Jesus (23 mins) EWTN

• Children/Family o Learn about “Spy Wednesday” and have a silver hunt o Watch the Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus (animated)

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Coloring Pages and crafts

What Triduum Looks like (printable) Judas Money Pouch Craft (download)

(color online or print out) Holy Week Mobile ($3 download)

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Recipe

Wednesday of Holy Week is also called Spy Wednesday because it is the day we read about Judas agreeing to be a spy for the Pharisees and handing Jesus over to them, for a money bag filled with 30 pieces of silver. Go here for full instructions. Money Bags Wontons Instead of deep-fried, these wontons can also be steamed or boiled for soup. You don’t need to tie them with pandan string if doing so. (the frying of the wontons should be done by an adult as the oil will be very hot and could splash and burn someone if they are not being vigilant)

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 20 mins INGREDIENTS:

✓ vegetable oil for deep frying ✓ 200 grams wonton wrappers ✓ water for sealing the wonton Meat filling ✓ 150 grams minced pork (chicken) ✓ 5 water chestnuts peeled and coarsely chopped ✓ 8 medium prawns (about 100 grams when

peeled) coarsely chopped ✓ 1/4 cup chopped spring onions ✓ 1 tbsp chopped garlic

✓ 1-2 pandan leaves scald with hot water to soften, wipe dry with paper towel and cut to thin (2-3 mm width) strings

Seasonings ✓ 1 tsp light soy sauce ✓ 1/2 tsp fish sauce ✓ 1 tsp Shaoxing wine ✓ 1 tbsp sesame oil ✓ 1/4 tsp chicken or ikan bilis seasoning powder ✓ a few dashes white pepper powder to taste ✓ 1 tsp sugar ✓ 1 tsp corn flour (starch)

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large bowl, combine meat filling (A) and seasonings (B). Mix well and marinade for a few hours or overnight

in the fridge. 2. Place a piece of wonton wrapper on the work surface. Add a tsp of filling in the center of the wrapper and wet

the edges with water. Fold down halfway diagonally to form a triangle (if using square wrappers) or a half-crescent (if using round wrappers). Press gently on the edges to seal the wonton. Pleat the edges towards the centre. Twist the top to form a nice pouch. If you like, secure each wonton by tying with a pandan “string”, and trim off the excess pandan with scissors.

3. Heat oil in wok until 180°C (356°F), then deep fry the wontons, in batches, for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain wontons on kitchen towels/tempura papers before serving.

Bonus: Home Made Peeps Hint for our younger bakers: make eggs…aka blobs…its way easier! Hint for everyone: as the marshmallow cools, it gets harder to pipe..but I have made some delicious Easter “worms” with the final bits of marshmallow!

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Holy Thursday Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o The Veil Removed (the coming together of heaven and earth in the Mass) o Bishop Barron on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (11 mins)

• Children o The Story of Easter (The Last Supper) (3.5 mins)

Songs

• Panis Angelicus (Bread of the Angels)

• Cup of Life

• Behold the Lamb of God

• Pange Lingua

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Coloring Pages and crafts

Download See Instructions Download Download

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Recipe

Unleavened Bread (can be used with Seder below) Ingredients Needed For Unleavened Bread: Makes about 12 pieces. *note*- this is not meant to be actual communion bread, just a fun recipe to try at home with your kids. 1 cup cold water 2 Tbs vegetable oil 8 Tbs honey 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbs softened butter 1 egg 5 cups flour (we used white) Go here for detailed recipe with pictures

Christian Seder (recipes included) Option 1: Script with Recipes at end Option 2: A little more simple in the menu, but I would use the script from option 1

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Good Friday Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

• Stations of the Cross (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o The Stations of the Cross (from Sacred Scripture) o The Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron

• Children o Stations for Kids

Song

• At the Cross her Station Keeping (Sabat Mater)

• Were You there

• Stay with Me

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Coloring Pages and crafts

Way of the Cross coloring book! 3D Calvary Hill Craft

3D Tomb

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Recipe

Classic Fish and Chips

Healthy Fish and Chips 29 Good Friday Recipes

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Holy Saturday Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

• Stations of the Cross (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o In the Footsteps of Jesus: Holy Saturday o Cardinal Sean’s Homily on the Empty Tomb (2016)

• Children o Jesus’ Resurrection: The Empty Tomb (5 mins)

Song

• Exultet

• Water of Life

• Jesus Christ is Risen Today

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Coloring Pages and crafts

Lamb Crafts (to remember that Jesus is Lamb of God) Empty Tomb Craft

Empty tomb Coloring Page Women at the tomb coloring page

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Recipe

Hot Crossed Buns (Recipe with pictures)

Traditional hot cross bun just got a face lift! These Easter Hot Cross Buns are the softest we've ever had! You can totally eat them for breakfast. Or dessert. Or just because.

Empty Tomb Cookies (Meringue Cookies- Nuts may be replaced with chocolate chips, dried fruit or omitted to make this nut free recipe. Cook overnight so they are perfect to make Saturday evening as they will be ready Easter morning!)

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Easter Sunday Prayer & Reflection

Dowload PDF’s for printing or reading online

• eBreviary Daily Prayer (all) o Morning Prayer (Download) o Daytime Prayer (Download) o Evening Prayer (Download) o Night Prayer (Download)

Apps to download to your device

• Laudate App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Stations, Rosary, Daily Prayer, Bible etc.

• iBreviary App (go to App Store to download) o Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Readings, Prayers etc.

Videos

• Adult and Teen o Bishop Barron on the Meaning of Easter o How Jesus’ Resurrection Changed the Church (4.5 mins) Jeff Cavins

• Children o Kids Catholic Homilies (2 mins)

Song

• I will Rise

• Endess Hallelujah

• Jesus Christ is Risen Today

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Coloring Pages and crafts

Resurrection Set (printable- Save your Toilet paper tubes!) Easter Napkin Rings

Easter Bingo! He is Risen Coloring Page

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Recipe

The Easter Egg is a symbol of the New Life in Christ at Easter!

Deviled Egg Chicks

Italian Easter Bread

Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

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Weekly Guided Lectio Divina

Although lectio divina is not a new practice in the church, it may be one with

which you have little experience. Lectio gives us the opportunity not simply to

read the Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it

to change our lives! There are 4 steps, reading (lectio), meditation (meditatio),

contemplation (contemplatio) and prayer (oratio). With each step, we move

closer to God and are able to come to a greater understanding of both the

scriptures and God’s will in our lives.

Lectio divina may be done alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of

“social distancing” over the phone or video call/conference with a friend or family

member. Both at this time in the liturgical year where we focus on preparation,

and in this time in our lives as we continue to suffer through the impacts of the

pandemic, it is important for us to find times for prayer. I think it is universally

true that this had been a difficult year, but we have the hope of an end in sight.

Let us allow that hope to remind us of the sure hope we have in salvation with

Christ, bought for us at Easter.

In the following pages you will find weekly guides for lectio divina based on the

Sunday gospel. For more information about lectio divina, you can check out the

United States Council of Catholic Bishop’s site here.

Readings in the guided lectio divina are taken from the New American Bible, revised

edition, and the guide is based on the USCCB Lectio Divina for Palm Sunday 2017.

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Today with enter into Holy Week with Jesus as he enters into Jerusalem. Although lecio divina is not a new practice in

the church, it may be one with which you have little experience. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read the

Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined

below. You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or video

call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer as we move toward the

Triduum when we celebrate the institution of the Mass, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and the new live of the

Resurrection at Easter, but that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always in

our prayer.

Begin with prayer: Almighty ever-living God, Who as an example of humility for the human race to

follow caused our savior to take flesh and submit to the cross graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient

suffering and so merit a share in his resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Collect, Palm Sunday)

Reading (Lectio)

You can find the full set of readings for Palm Sunday here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

Mark 11:1-10

When Jesus and his disciples drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately on entering it, you will find a colt tethered on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone should say to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ reply, ‘The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.’” So they went off and found a colt tethered at a gate outside on the street, and they untied it. Some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They answered them just as Jesus had told

them to, and they permitted them to do it. So they brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks over it. And he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!”

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

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• If anyone should say to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ reply, ‘The Master has need of It and will send it back here at once.’ Then he will send them at once.” When Christ sends others to me, do I give what is needed with a joyful heart? How might I be more aware of what God is asking of me?

• The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The people of Jerusalem threw cloaks and palms on the ground to protect Jesus from the dirty, dusty roads, just as they would do for a king. In what ways is Christ the king of my life? What could I do to praise and honor Him more?

• Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest! How do I honor Christ in my life? Do I shout out my

praise or keep it hidden? What might I do to live in a way that shows Christ as King of my life?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

I will proclaim your name to my brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will praise you: “You who fear the LORD, praise him; all you descendants of Jacob, give glory to him; revere him, all you descendants of Israel!”

By Unknown author - [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25794515

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During this Holy Week we walk with Jesus as he approached the cross. Although lecio divina is not a new practice in the

church, it may be one with which you have little experience. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read the Word

of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined below.

You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or video

call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer as we move toward the

Triduum when we celebrate the institution of the Mass, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and the new live in Christ in

the Resurrection at Easter, but that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always

in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: Grant we pray, almighty God, That, though in our weakness we fail, We may be revived through the Passion of your Only

Begotten Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

(Collect, Monday of Holy Week)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for Monday here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

John 12:1-11

Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him. Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair;

the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. Then Judas the Iscariot, one of his disciples, and the one who would betray him, said, “Why was this oil not sold for three hundred days’ wages and given to the poor?” He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief and held the money bag and used to steal the contributions. So Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” The large crowd of the Jews found out that he was there and came, not only because of him, but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. And the chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus too, because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him.

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

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If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him. In what ways do I serve like Mary and in what ways do I spent time with Christ, lik Lazarus?

• Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil …and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair. How do I honor Christ in my daily life? How do I show him my love?

• “Why was this oil not sold for three hundred days’ wages and given to the poor?” In what ways am I selfish? With God? With my family? With others?

How can I be more generous to God? To my family? To others?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.

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During this Holy Week we walk with Jesus as he approached the cross. Although lecio divina is not a new practice in the

church, it may be one with which you have little experience. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read the Word

of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined below.

You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or video

call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer as we move toward the

Triduum when we celebrate the institution of the Mass, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and the new live in Christ in

the Resurrection at Easter, but that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always

in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: Almighty ever-living God, Grant us so to celebrate the mysteries of the Lord’s Passion that we may merit to receive your pardon. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

(Collect, Tuesday of Holy Week)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

John 13:21-33, 36-38

Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant. One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom he meant. He leaned back against Jesus’ chest and said to him, “Master, who is it?” Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I hand the morsel after I have dipped

it.” So he dipped the morsel and took it and handed it to Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot. After Judas took the morsel, Satan entered him. So Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.” Now none of those reclining at table realized why he said this to him. Some thought that since Judas kept the money bag, Jesus had told him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or to give something to the poor. So Judas took the morsel and left at once. And it was night. When he had left, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him at once. My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. You will look for me, and as I told the Jews, ‘Where I go you cannot come,’ so now I say it to you.” Simon Peter said to him, “Master, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later.” Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.” The large crowd of the Jews found out that he was there and came, not only because of him, but also to see Lazarus,

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whom he had raised from the dead. And the chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus too, because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him.

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• So Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.”AND Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times. Are there times when I betray Jesus or my faith by doing things I know to be wrong or failing to acknowledge Christ when I am with others? How might I make amends for the times I have hurt others or damaged my relationship with Christ?

• When he had left, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. Judas betrays Christ, but God works the miracle of Salvation through Judas betrayal. When in my life has God worked miracles even when I was not following his will? How can I follow God’s will in my life more closely?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

In you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue me, and deliver me; incline your ear to me, and save me.

My mouth shall declare your justice, day by day your salvation. O God, you have taught me from my youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.

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During this Holy Week we walk with Jesus as he approached the cross. Although lecio divina is not a new practice in the

church, it may be one with which you have little experience. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read the Word

of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined below.

You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or video

call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer as we move toward the

Triduum when we celebrate the institution of the Mass, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and the new live in Christ in

the Resurrection at Easter, but that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always

in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: O God, who willed your son to submit for our sake To the yoke of the Cross, So that you might drive from us the power of the enemy, Grant us, your servants, to attain the grace of the

resurrection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen.

(Collect, Wednesday of Holy Week)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

Matthew 26:14-25

One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over.

On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?” He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The teacher says, “My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.”‘“ The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Deeply distressed at this, they began to say to him one after another, “Surely it is not I, Lord?” He said in reply, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” He answered, “You have said so.”

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

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• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver. What is my price? Am I willing to ignore my faith or betray God for money? Popularity? Prestige? Power?

• The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. In contrast to Judas, the other disciples follow Jesus’s instructions. In my life, am I following God’s will? In what ways? Is there more I could do?

• Even in knowing he would be betrayed, he continued to treat Judas with kindness. In what

ways has God shown me kindness even when I didn’t deserve it? In what ways do I show that kindness to others?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

I will praise the name of God in song, and I will glorify him with thanksgiving: “See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive! For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not.”

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Today we enter the Sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In this sacred time, we celebrate

some of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the institution of the Mass (and the priesthood), the sacrifice of Christ on

the cross and His resurrection, which purchases salvation and life everlasting for all of us. In preparation, we turn to the

Word of God. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read the Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak

to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined below. You may do it alone, as a group, with your

family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or video call/conference with a friend or family member. It is

important for us to find times for prayer during this sacred season, and that is especially true this year as we are

separated from one another…but united always in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: O God, who have called us to participate in the most sacred Supper, in which your Only Begotten Son, when about to hand himself over to death, Entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity, the banquet of his love, grant we pray, that we may draw from so great a mystery, the fullness of charity of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

(Collect, Mass of the Lord’s Supper)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

John 13:1-15

Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The

devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Master, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well.” Jesus said to him, “Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed, for he is clean all over; so you are clean, but not all.” For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, “Not all of you are clean.” So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given

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you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. How well do I accept God’s will, especially when it is not what I want? Do I carry my crosses with complaint, or with the love and gentleness of Christ?

• Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. In what ways do I serve others? In what ways do I serve God? What could I do to serve better?

• I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” In what ways do I follow Christ’s example in my life? How might I follow better?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. How shall I make a return to the LORD for all the good he has done for me? The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. Precious in the eyes of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds. R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. My vows to the LORD I will pay in the presence of all his people. R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.

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In this sacred time of the Triduum, we celebrate some of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the institution of the Mass

(and the priesthood), the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and His resurrection, which purchases salvation and life

everlasting for all of us. In preparation, we turn to the Word of God. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read

the Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps,

outlined below. You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or

video call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer during this sacred

season, and that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: Remember your mercies, O Lord, And with your eternal protection sanctify your servants, For whom Christ your Son, By the shedding of his Blood, Established the Paschal Mystery. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen

(Opening Prayer, The Passion of the Lord)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

John 19:28-42

After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to his mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and that they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs

of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. An eyewitness has testified, and his testimony is true; he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also may come to believe. For this happened so that the Scripture passage might be fulfilled: Not a bone of it will be broken. And again another passage says: They will look upon him whom they have pierced. After this, Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. And Pilate permitted it. So he came and took his body. Nicodemus, the one who had first come to him at night, also came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes weighing about one hundred pounds. They took the body of Jesus and bound it with burial cloths along with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. Now in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by.

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

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• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” For what do I thirst? In what ways do I thirst for the Lord? How is that thirst quenched.?

• And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. What does it mean to me that Jesus died for my sins? What impact does that have on how I live my life? Should it make a bigger difference?

• for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one In what ways do I keep the sabbath? How might I do more to keep the sabbath holy?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

In you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue me. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your kindness. Take courage and be stouthearted, all you who hope in the LORD.

Peter Paul Rubens- Descent from the Cross

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In this sacred time of the Triduum, we celebrate some of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the institution of the Mass

(and the priesthood), the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and His resurrection, which purchases salvation and life

everlasting for all of us. In preparation, we turn to the Word of God. Lectio gives us the opportunity to not simply read

the Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to change our lives! There are 4 steps,

outlined below. You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of “social distancing” over the phone or

video call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find times for prayer during this sacred

season, and that is especially true this year as we are separated from one another…but united always in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked man his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. Amen

(Is 55:6-7, Easter Vigil Mass, Fifth Reading)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

Mark 16:1-7

When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint him. Very early when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb. They were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up,

they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large. On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him. But go and tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’”

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

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How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! How have I encountered the divine in my life? Does it inspire awe in me? Fear? Joy?

• He has been raised, he is not here. What does it mean to me that Jesus is risen? What impact does that have on how I live my life? Should it make a bigger difference?

• But go and tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’ Do I share the Good News with my friends and family? How might I be a better witness to Christ?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from today’s psalm:

R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; the right hand of the LORD is exalted. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

The Women at Christ’s Empty Tomb- Peter Paul Rubens

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Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia! In praise and thanksgiving, we turn to the Word with gratitude and faith. Lectio

gives us the opportunity to not simply read the Word of God, but to sit with it, to allow it to speak to us and to allow it to

change our lives! There are 4 steps, outlined below. You may do it alone, as a group, with your family, or in this time of

“social distancing” over the phone or video call/conference with a friend or family member. It is important for us to find

times for prayer during this sacred season of Easter, and that is especially true this year as we are separated from one

another…but united always in our prayer.

Begin with prayer: O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered dealth and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

(Collect, Easter Sunday Mass)

Reading (Lectio)

Below is a selection from the Gospel for today. You can find the full set of readings for today here. Read the scripture passage 2-3 times.

John 20:1-9

On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them,

“They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.

Meditation (Meditatio)

Reflect in silence on these questions:

• What word or words in this passage caught your attention?

• What in this passage comforted you?

• What in this passage challenged you?

If you are doing this as a family or group, after silent reflection time, invite participants to share.

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Contemplation (Contemplatio)

Read the scripture passage again, followed by silent reflection:

How does this passage connect with my daily experiences and life?

• So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them. When something happens that I do not understand, how do I react? Do I have faith in the Lord? Do I turn to others who share my faith for support and encouragement?

• So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran. When in my life do I run out to seek Christ? Are there times when I am lazy and do not seek him a fervently as I should?

• Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. How does believing in the Risen Christ impact my life and how I act? What could I do to focus more on Christ in my life? What could I do to share my faith more with others?

Prayer (Oratio)

Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring whatever praise, petition, or thanksgiving the Word inspires in you to the Lord.

If you are doing this in a group, after a time of silent prayer, share your prayers with the group. Say the Lord’s Prayer, and conclude with this selection from the Paschal Sequence:

Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, Reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Speak, Mary, declaring What you saw, wayfaring. “The tomb of Christ, who is living, The glory of Jesus’ resurrection; bright angels attesting, The shroud and napkin resting. Yes, Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he goes before you.” Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia.

Eugene Burnand, Disciples Running