Holy Week is a powerful week for a variety of reasons.
But one that stands out to me is that the stories we hear from the Gospels are so vivid we can imagine ourselves there.
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Cleansing of the temple. The Last Supper. Our Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection.
These are stories. Events. Moments you can picture.
This week, the final week before Easter, that’s what I would encourage us to do.
If you’re going to Mass, if you’re going to the Triduum—enter into each story.
If you’re not, read the Gospels this week and do the same.
Put yourself into each story.
Stand in the crowd as Jesus enters Jerusalem. Watch Him overturn the tables in the temple. Sit at the Last Supper. Stand at the foot of the cross.
And let your soul be stirred.
Don’t be the bystander who’s looking the other way. Don’t be distracted. Don’t miss what is happening.
But let your soul be stirred.
This is Holy Week. Enter in.
Let us pray.
Lord, as we enter Holy Week, open our eyes to see what You did. Open our hearts to feel the weight of it. Don’t let us be bystanders. Stir our souls. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Keep fighting the good fight. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
