When you read this we will already be in the Easter Season. The stone will be rolled away from the tomb, the children will have already hunted for colored eggs, and Easter brunches would be a fond memory of the recent past. However, I am in the odd predicament of writing about Easter in the midst of Holy Week. Holy Week is one of my favorite times of the year, but it can be filled with so much chaos and stress that it makes me thankful it only happens once a year. On the other hand people get so enthusiastic about Church this time of year that it fills me with joy. Last year we decided to go all in for Holy Week, and we are doing the same thing this year. We have daily services, and in addition to the usual Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services we are also doing Compline, Tenebrae and a very joyful Easter Vigil. I love Holy Week not only because it prepares us for the joy of Easter, but also because it adds depth to our faith.
Blessings,
Fr. Nick
