"Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?" - Song of Songs 6:10
Dear All, Peace to you. Please help distribute to your members. As we are drawing closer to Easter, within this Holy week, the following spiritual growth tips from the diocese of Dallas are very helpful for our legionaries to practice in their own families. In the meanwhile, I encourage each one of our members to find time to call the people they know of who are in need of pastoral care. I have also decided to call several parishioners in our parish each day during our shelter-in-place and as a result, I was surprised to find that I am the one who has gained a lot of spiritual nourishment from them.
With motherly love that I have received from our Heavenly Mother, I wish y'all have a healthy and profound peaceful Holy Week. May God bless all of us in His two loving hearts. Dcn. George =================== With the suspension of all public Masses throughout our diocese, we are facing an unimaginable Holy Week. There will be no Palm Sundays in our parishes, no Triduum liturgies, no Easter Sunday Mass. Yet, even under these circumstances, we can still celebrate Holy Week at home, in a meaningful way.
Drawing Closer to Christ this Holy Week
READ SCRIPTURE DAILY: Pray along with the church, using the daily readings. This is a wonderful way of following Jesus, from Palm Sunday, through Easter morning. REFRAIN FROM NOISE AND MEDIA: During Holy Week, limit secular television and radio. Instead, opt for listening to sacred music or television shows. FAITH FORMATION: Holy Week is a wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth. Read a spiritual book, watch a video or listen to a podcast, all free from Formed. PALM SUNDAY: Place a branch of any kind on your door or window, publicly acknowledging Palm Sunday, and post and share "Virtual Palms" on your social media channels. HOLY THURSDAY: Have a simple foot washing ceremony with the family. Read John 13: 1-15. Wash each other’s feet. Share ways you can be of service to one another. The rest of the evening, spend in quiet, spending time with Jesus in the Garden. GOOD FRIDAY: Keep a period of silence from noon – 3pm. At 3pm, venerate the cross. Read John 18: 1-19:42 and spend time before the crucifix. Pray the Stations of the Cross. HOLY SATURDAY: Rest and wait on this day, waiting by Jesus’ tomb. Read John 19: 25-27 and take Mary into your heart and home. Go outside...take a walk around the neighborhood. Use chalk and write hopeful messages on the sidewalk or driveway. -- Sources: