THE world today, puts on a cloak of humility, sanctification and piety as the somber and spiritual ambience of Maundy (Holy) Thursday descends upon it.

Multitudes will flock to cathedrals, churches and shrines to offer their prayers, acts of atonement and denial, to somehow alleviate the sufferings of Jesus Christ on the cross redeeming sinners from the wrath of hell. By dying on the cross amid excruciating pain, Jesus expressed His supreme act of love for mankind. That’s you and me!

To maximize the spirit of today and the rest of Holy Week, please refer to this Holy Week schedule from Cebu Redemptorist Church (Mother of Perpetual Help Parish).

April 18 - Holy Thursday

(No morning masses)

7 a.m. - Morning prayer with sharing or reflection c/o prayer leader

4 p.m. - Mass of the Last Supper (Cebuano)

6 p.m. - Mass of the Last Supper (English)

Procession to the Altar of Repose after the mass.

April 19 - Good Friday

4 a.m. - Parish-wide Stations of the Cross (Starting point: Redemptorist Church)

7 a.m. - Morning prayer with sharing or reflection c/o prayer leader

3 p.m. - Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion

1. Liturgy of the Word

2. Holy Communion

3. Veneration of the Cross

April 20 - Holy Saturday

7 a.m. - Morning prayer with sharing or reflection c/o prayer leader

8 p.m. - Easter Vigil Mass (Please bring your own candle)

April 21 - Easter Sunday (Hallelujah, the Lord is Risen!)

Sunday Mass schedule as usual

No 5:30 a.m. Mass

Please also note: No confession on April 22 to 27.

Happy Easter to all!