On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary ... is silent from Holy Thursday until the Alleluia at the Easter Vigil, as are all bells or other instruments, the ...
Good Friday is just one part of the larger Holy Week that proceeds, with the conclusion marking the end of a 40-day fast ...
or re-enactments of the Good Friday story. Easter Sunday marks Jesus's resurrection. After Jesus was crucified on the Friday his body was taken down from the cross and buried in a cave tomb.
Last year, Easter was in April ... to “mediate on Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross,” according to the BBC. Is Good ...
Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...