Fr. Tom writes: "The climax of the church year is the Triduum, the liturgical celebration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. The Triduum is crafted as a single liturgy, spanning three days, that makes present for us the three inseparable moments of the Redemption. In his suffering, Jesus revealed the nature of true love. As he hung on the cross (surrounded by twelve legions of angels) he fought violence, not with more violence, but with perfect love, interceding with God even for those who were jeering him. In his death, Jesus revealed the total gift that he was for all of us, his body "given up", his blood "poured out". Finally, in his Resurrection, Jesus revealed love, unconditional love--God's way of loving--as victorious over evil, and over death itself. Jesus risen from the dead not only returned to life, but returned in a body that was transformed, "glorified". Redemption, in its three dimensions, is not a work of magic, but a divine invitation to believe in Jesus, to love as he loved, to give as he gave, and to receive the "abundant life" he promised. It is even an invitation to share in his glory. Yes, his glory. "All of us are being transformed in the image of Jesus from glory unto glory" (2 Cor 3:18). For the next fifty days, in fact, we will be listening to how God manifested his glory in and through Jesus' disciples. So as we praise God for Jesus, we beseech God to manifest Jesus' glory also in us. He is Risen, He is Truly Risen! Alleluia!

Our parish will be offering a second workshop on Thursday March 22nd at 7:00 PM at Mary Queen of Peace Church. Click here to learn more.

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Several families of our Faith Formation program are sponsoring a Seder Meal… The Hebrew word ‘Seder’ refers to the prescribed retelling of the Jewish people’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage and slavery. Space is limited so participants need to pick up free tickets from the parish office by March 20th. Join us and see how Jesus used the story and symbols of the Passover to identify himself and the purpose of his life… This is a great opportunity for Confirmation candidates and First Communion children to experience a Jewish meal! (A simple meal will follow the Seder.)

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