May the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternal covenant, Jesus our Lord, furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. Heb 13:20-21
Good Friday is the greatest day of the year. Jesus was crucified and put to death. He paid the full price of our salvation: His life. Maronite Liturgy
When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. John 19:30 Image by Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. @ Flickr: Crucifix from the Basilica of St Thérèse in Lisieux. Holy Thursday or Thursday of the Holy Mysteries is the first day of the Easter Triduum. On that day Jesus had his Last Supper with His disciples and washed their feet. He commanded them to love one another and follow His example in serving each other. Maronite Liturgy
"I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do." John 13:15 Image by Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. @ Flickr: Part of a stained glass from the church of St-Jean-Baptiste in New York City. "Look, the whole world has gone after him.” John 12:19
O God, we go forth to meet you like the children of Jerusalem and to praise you with hymns in the monasteries and prayers in the churches. Hosanna Sunday Morning, opening prayer, Maronite Liturgy. Today is the feast of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.
“Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 …"let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found." Luke 15:23-24
In the Maronite tradition, tomorrow, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, is the Sunday of the Healing of the Hemorrhaging Woman.
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 8:48 “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5
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