As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the Easter TRIDUUM, which falls on a different day every year.

These Holy Days begin with Holy Thursday. The liturgy celebrated at church has the traditional washing of the feet, the celebration of the Eucharist and a procession of the Eucharist to a special place for adoration, all preparing for Good Friday.

I have always loved the Holy Thursday liturgy. It reminds us of our call to SERVICE and of the great gift that Christ gave us in the EUCHARIST.

During Holy Thursday, I like to reflect on the ways in which I have been of service to others and my community this past year.

I like to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist and how it continues to be the center of my life.

So today, I repeat the words, SLOW DOWN, SIMPLIFY and SANCTIFY this day.

Take time to reflect on Jesus’ call to service and the gift HE gave us in the breaking of the bread.

It’s time to get ready to GREET the RISEN Lord. It’s time to get ready to enter into HIS PASSION!

Have a Holy Easter season!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the Easter TRIDUUM, which falls on a different day every year. These Holy Days begin with Holy Thursday. The liturgy celebrated at church has the traditional washing of the feet, the celebration of the Eucharist and a procession of the Eucharist to a special place for adoration, all preparing for Good Friday.

I have always loved the Holy Thursday liturgy. It reminds us of our call to SERVICE and of the great gift that Christ gave us in the EUCHARIST.  During Holy Thursday, I like to reflect on the ways in which I have been of service to others and my community this past year.  I like to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist and how it continues to be the center of my life.

So today, I repeat the words, SLOW DOWN, SIMPLIFY and SANCTIFY this day. Take time to reflect on Jesus’ call to service and the gift HE gave us in the breaking of the bread. It’s time to get ready to GREET the RISEN Lord.  It’s time to get ready to enter into HIS PASSION! 

Have a Holy Easter season!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the Easter TRIDUUM, which falls on a different day every year.  These Holy Days begin with Holy Thursday.  The liturgy celebrated at church has the traditional washing of the feet, the celebration of the Eucharist, and a procession of the Eucharist to a special place for adoration, all preparing for Good Friday.

I have always loved the Holy Thursday liturgy.  It reminds us of our call to SERVICE and of the great gift that Christ gave us in the EUCHARIST.  During Holy Thursday, I like to reflect on the ways in which I have been of service to others and my community this past year.  I like to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist and how it continues to be the center of my life.

So today, I repeat the words, SLOW DOWN, SIMPLIFY and SANCTIFY this day.  Take time to reflect on Jesus’ call to service and the gift HE gave us in the breaking of the bread.  It’s time to get ready to GREET the RISEN Lord.  It’s time to get ready to enter into HIS PASSION! 

Have a Holy Easter season!

As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word ANTICIPATION.  Think about all the times you got really excited about something and the anticipation that builds up.  The Easter season has always been that for me.  The processions and the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday, the Solemnity and Adoration of the Cross on Good Friday, and all of the baptisms and sacraments at the Easter Vigil have filled me with joy.

With all of the changes that have taken place in my life, I’m working hard to be excited about all of these moments because this is the highlight of our Christian faith.  It’s really how you look at things.  I am excited to celebrate the Risen Lord.  Like most people, I’m ready to roll back the stone and come out of the tomb!  

So, these next few days, with the heart of gratitude, I’m going to celebrate the journey of faith, a journey through good times and bad, sickness and health, a time that Jesus reminds us He is in charge!  I am in ANTICIPATION of miracles!

 Have a blessed day and remember to watch for miracles!