THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM
TRIDUUM PRAYER

Almighty God, you gather your Church
in solemn celebration of the mystery of our Redemption.
Open our hears and minds as we remember the dying
and the rising of Jesus so that we may appreciate
more deeply the mystery of our own baptism.
May these days remind us that we are not alone
in our suffering nor without hope.
May the joy we share strengthen us
to be witnesses of the Gospel throughout the year.
We ask this in the name of your Son
and our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Amen.  
TRIDUUM – THE PASSOVER OF OUR LORD

The Paschal Triduum, or “Three Days”, is the most solemn event of the Christian year. Beginning on the evening of Holy Thursday and closing with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday, these three days celebrate Christ’s passage through death to new life.

The celebration of each day revolves around a central liturgical action: The Washing of the Feet, The Adoration of the Cross, the blessing of the new fire and water.

The centerpiece of the Church’s entire liturgical year is the Easter Vigil. Beginning with the blessing of the new fire and the light ceremony, the Vigil recounts our salvation history in an extended liturgy of the Word. Baptism and the renewal of our baptismal promises prepare us to receive the Eucharist with new hearts. The Paschal Triduum concludes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday and the 50-day Easter Season begins.
RESOURCES


Adaptations for Holy Thursday, Good Friday,
Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday Rituals for Family and Household Prayer
Prepared by Liturgical Press






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READINGS FOR TRIDUUM 2020

HOLY THURSDAY
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
 
GOOD FRIDAY
Isiah 52:13 — 53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1 — 19:42
 
HOLY SATURDAY
  • Genesis 1:1 — 2:2
  • Genesis 22:1-18
  • Exodus 14:15 — 15:1
  • Isiah 54:5-14
  • Isiah 55:1-11
  • Baruch 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4
  • Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28
  • Romans 6:3-11
  • Mt 28:1-10

EASTER SUNDAY
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8;
John 20:1-9 or Matthew 28:1-10 
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