Because this was the first in four years that I wouldn't be too busy for Holy Week (due to serving at the Cathedral), so I took some time off to write something about this year's holy week.
A few points though, could help.
1. I believe it was timely to reflect on the priesthood for this year's Chrism Mass. Remember that they are alter Christus, reflecting the character of Christ as priest, prophet, and king. Amidst all the present scandals that swarm the Church, do we men of the cloth still allow the people to see Christ in us?
2. Fasting and abstinence seems to be things that are taken too lightly. But then, we have to remember that these are not mere requirements. These are acts of compassion - suffering with. We do this to remember how Christ suffered for us. But more importantly, these two things would teach us to genuinely love - to learn to give up something for another, just as Christ gave His life for us.
3. And most importantly, we remember that the next three days is a celebration of love. We remember how we have been saved by love, to the point that God Himself came down, accepted us for who we are, and died for us on the Cross, that we might share life with Him. Indeed, the greatest love of all, and I believe that all of us ought to respond to this great act of love.
Have a meaningful Holy Week (which looks forward to Easter) everyone.
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