Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter: What is the story of Jesus
Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion before his arrest and crucifixion. He introduced the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Christ also demonstrated his emphasis on service and humility by washing the feet of his disciples.
Holy Communion, a sacrament essential to Christian devotion, is remembered and venerated on Maundy Thursday. Four important things happened on this day: It marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, three days of solemn worship in preparation for Christ's Resurrection from the dead. Holy Thursday also marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, three days of solemn worship in preparation for Christ's Resurrection from the dead.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. This year the Good Friday is falling on March 29. This sombre day of fasting and penance invites Christians to reflect on what Jesus gave up to save humanity.
Many churches participate in the Stations of the Cross, where members meditate on the events leading up to Jesus' death. "For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) On Good Friday, we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins (1 John 1:10). Holy Saturday, which falls this year on March 29, commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb.
Christians await with great expectation as they get ready to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Many churches have Easter Vigils—which is usually celebrated after sunset on Holy Saturday. During this ritual faithful congregate for
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