Son Rise Morning Show 04/05/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on the Sacred Paschal Triduum

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the three most solemn, holiest days of the Church year, beginning on Holy Thursday, continuing with Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, and concluding with Evening Prayer II on Easter Sunday. Fr. Frank discusses the liturgies of the triduum, including: the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Commemoration of the Passion of the Lord, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday.

To learn more about the Triduum and the Easter Season visit the Catholic Apostolate Center’s resource page here.

On Holy Thursday, there may be a Chrism Mass celebrated at the Cathedral where the sacred sacramental oils are blessed for the next year and there is a Mass in the evening with the Mandatum, the washing of the feet as Jesus did, followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to an altar of repose where the faithful can pray with Christ.

On Good Friday, the church buildings are stripped bare, like Jesus was on the way to Calvary, and the Blessed Sacrament is not present. A Liturgy of the Word is celebrated followed by Communion and veneration of the Holy Cross.

Next, on Holy Saturday, the bells are quiet as the Church prepares for the Easter Vigil where the Paschal Candle is blessed and the Exultet is sung, followed by the return of the Alleluia. The faithful will renew their Baptismal vows and prepare for the Resurrection of the Lord.

Finally, Easter Sunday Mass is celebrated where again the faithful will renew their Baptismal vows. The Sacred Paschal Triduum then concludes with Evening Prayer II on Easter Evening.