From time to time in the Church's history, some unhelpful customs may have appeared, and in most of those cases, pastoral intervention has served to correct whatever misunderstandings may have been present. The faithful of many nations hold different ancient customs of the Triduum close to their hearts. ![]() Anyone can supplement their participation in the liturgies of the Triduum by participating in one or several of the extant devotions that have formed around these holy days or by creating new rituals for the home. These observances, performed outside of the Triduum liturgy, can strengthen and extend the spirit of the liturgy throughout the three holy days. Over the centuries and throughout the world, various extra-liturgical customs and devotions have also emerged. With that blessing and conclusion the Church has once again fulfilled its liturgical observance of the highest holy days of her year.īecause these days are so significant to the Church and the spiritual wellbeing of her children, it behooves the Christian to participate as much as possible in the sacred mysteries commemorated through the liturgy of these days. ![]() Only at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil are the dismissal announced and the final blessing bestowed. And the Easter Vigil itself features no formal opening, for it, too, is a continuation (and ultimately a conclusion) of the liturgy that began on Holy Thursday evening. The next day, the Good Friday Liturgy has neither an introduction nor a conclusion since it is part of the same liturgy that was begun the previous evening. After a short period of Adoration, the priest simply withdraws the faithful subsequently depart one by one when each feels ready to do so. After Holy Communion on Holy Thursday, the priest solemnly processes toward the Altar of Repose where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved for night Adoration. At the conclusion of the Mass on Holy Thursday, there is no dismissal, no final blessing and no announcement that the Mass has ended, for indeed, it has not ended. Uniquely, it is only one liturgy, and not three, that is celebrated during the Triduum. Palm Sunday introduces the most solemn week of Church year while the Triduum itself comprises the holiest days of the year for Christians. Professor of Liturgy, Homiletics and Spirituality at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum), Romeĭevotional Customs Enrich the Holy Week Experience Reflection on the Most Solemn Days for Christians: the Triduum
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