11 April 2024

Holy Week

By Marist Brother Linmeyer

Holy Week begins with Jesus triumphantly being ushered into Jerusalem with palm leaves which was the way in which important guests were welcomed. We began our reflections on Monday when Ms Gouveia and her class took us through the 14 Stations of the Cross. This poignant ceremony took us on the journey with Christ after his triumphant arrival into Jerusalem. It begins with his condemnation to death and until his body was taken off the cross and placed in the tomb. Traditionally these events are marked on Good Friday when Christ died.

On Thursday Mrs Kennedy and her class marked Holy Week with the Dressing of the Cross. Here we look at the particular items which are linked to the crucifixion such as the crown of thorns and the purple robe Jesus was mockingly dressed in. Each symbol is explained with a reading from the Bible. These symbols help us to reflect on the suffering of Christ during the trial under Pontius Pilate to his crucifixion and death. We focus on the sacrifice made for our salvation.