It has been a quiet day so far. The sun is shining and a light wind blowing. Not exactly what Minnesotans expect on an early April Good Friday. Our first service was lovely. The children's choir led the music. I am always inspired by the veneration of the cross. As I spend more time in a parish I become more aware of the various crosses that people carry in their lives. As they venerate the cross I see the devotion in their eyes and it is always moving.
We have members of our RCIA group carry in a large cross. It takes several to manage it. They then hold it as people venerate it. I think it is a nice way for them to connect with the Paschal Mystery as we move through the Triduum. They are also among those whose feet we wash on Holy Thursday.
Here is a link to the text which will be used at the Stations of the Cross in Rome this year. They were written by a married couple. It is always fascinating to reflect on these each year as someone different is assigned the writing each year. Last year I believe it was a cloistered nun.
http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/2012/documents/ns_lit_doc_20120406_via-crucis_en.html
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