Holy Week in the Eastern Catholic Tradition: Reflection, Prayer, and the Path to Easter As we enter Holy Week, the liturgical year’s most solemn and profound week, we journey with Christ from his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem to his betrayal, crucifixion,...
Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Welcome and Betrayal Palm Sunday, also known as Willow Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds joyfully welcomed him, waving palm branches and proclaiming, “Hosanna!...
The Easter Basket is more than simply delicious food. It is meant to serve as a reminder and teaching on the Feast of all Feasts; Pascha (Easter). Our celebration becomes much richer when we keep these teachings foremost in our minds. Spend time each year with your...
At the center of the icon, Jesus Christ is standing victoriously dressed in a shining tunic which is floating upwards depicting his rapid descent into Hades to save those who have died in the flesh. The usual colour of the tunic is gold, or white with gold highlights....
In this icon we are presented with the Palm (Flowery) Sunday scene as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem. To the left is the mount of Olives and behind Him follow the disciples. To the right, is the city of Jerusalem and the crowd who awaits with branches. The...
