Throughout the liturgy there are many moments that call on us to be silent. Along with the many other signs in a liturgical celebration, silence is often one of the most overlooked and unobserved. Why is it so important? What is the silence calling us to?
You may have heard the term ‘Paschal Mystery’ but what is it? What does it mean to you?
As the Church draws closer to the Triduum (check out the 10 Questions about the Triduum), we are reminded of the passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus. This is what is known as the Paschal Mystery. We are particularly invited into that mystery over the Triduum. However, this dying and rising isn’t just something that Jesus went through 2000 years ago or that it is our focus only on the Easter weekend, it is very much a part of our own lives that we experience daily.
Easter is a significant period of time on the Catholic calendar, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. In the lead-up to Easter, Christians also acknowledge Lent - a time that helps Christians prepare to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
To find out more about the significance of Lent and its customs, Fiona Duque, Pastoral Ministries Officer of Worship and Prayer has answered the following questions for us.