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Is Holy Week Celebrated in America?
A question was asked if we celebrate Holy Week in America.
My response was:
Yes, it is observed in many Christian churches as a time to commemorate and enact the suffering (Passion) and death of Jesus through various observances and services of worship. While some church traditions focus specifically on the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, many of the liturgies symbolize larger themes that marked Jesus’ entire ministry. Observances during this week range from daily liturgical services in churches to informal meetings in homes to participate in a Christian version of the Passover Seder.
You have Palm Sunday the triumphal entry of Jesus on a donkey into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds who were in Jerusalem for Passover waving palm branches saying "Blessed be the king who comes in the name of the Lord, peace and glory on high, Hossana in the Highest. . Some churches give out palms to the attendees". (Matthew 21:1-11, Psalms 118:19-29 and Luke 19:41-42)
As we study the scriptures through the week we realize that on Wednesday Jesus predicts, the rulers plot for and Judas bargains for his death. (Matthew 26:1-5,14-16 , Mark 14:1,2,10,11 and Luke 22:1-6.)
Jesus said unto his disciples, "Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified."
Chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas; and they took counsel together And sought how that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and how they might put him to death. Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them. and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto them. And said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you?"
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, there are a variety of events that are clustered on this last day before Jesus was arrested that are commemorated in various ways in services of worship. These include the last meal together, which was probably a Passover meal, the institution of Eucharist or Communion, the betrayal by Judas (because of the exchange with Jesus at the meal), and Jesus praying in Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-46). Plays are put on by churches depicting the last supper and other events like washing one anothers feet etc. (John 13:1-20 )
Friday of Holy Week has been traditionally been called Good Friday or Holy Friday. On this day, the church commemorates Jesus’ arrest (since by Jewish customs of counting days from sundown to sundown it was already Friday), his trial, crucifixion and suffering, death, and burial. Matthew Chapter 27. Since services on this day are to observe Jesus’ death, and since Eucharist is a celebration, there is traditionally no Communion observed on Good Friday.
It is also a time to remember family and the faithful who have died as we await the resurrection, or to honor the martyrs who have given their lives for the cause of Christ in the world. While Good Friday is a traditional day of fasting, some also fast on Saturday as the climax of the season of Lent.
Then Sunday christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instead of calling it Easter Sunday many call it "Resurrection Sunday". They celebrate a new day, new beginnings and a new life. Many attend sunrise services.
So How do you celebrate Holy Week??? Would you like to share??
Just remember God's love can dispel sorrow, help a broken heart, and give us a great assurance that the love of God is real. May the Lord Bless you, Rev. D. M. Barry
My response was:
Yes, it is observed in many Christian churches as a time to commemorate and enact the suffering (Passion) and death of Jesus through various observances and services of worship. While some church traditions focus specifically on the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, many of the liturgies symbolize larger themes that marked Jesus’ entire ministry. Observances during this week range from daily liturgical services in churches to informal meetings in homes to participate in a Christian version of the Passover Seder.
You have Palm Sunday the triumphal entry of Jesus on a donkey into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds who were in Jerusalem for Passover waving palm branches saying "Blessed be the king who comes in the name of the Lord, peace and glory on high, Hossana in the Highest. . Some churches give out palms to the attendees". (Matthew 21:1-11, Psalms 118:19-29 and Luke 19:41-42)
As we study the scriptures through the week we realize that on Wednesday Jesus predicts, the rulers plot for and Judas bargains for his death. (Matthew 26:1-5,14-16 , Mark 14:1,2,10,11 and Luke 22:1-6.)
Jesus said unto his disciples, "Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified."
Chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas; and they took counsel together And sought how that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and how they might put him to death. Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them. and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto them. And said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you?"
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, there are a variety of events that are clustered on this last day before Jesus was arrested that are commemorated in various ways in services of worship. These include the last meal together, which was probably a Passover meal, the institution of Eucharist or Communion, the betrayal by Judas (because of the exchange with Jesus at the meal), and Jesus praying in Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-46). Plays are put on by churches depicting the last supper and other events like washing one anothers feet etc. (John 13:1-20 )
Friday of Holy Week has been traditionally been called Good Friday or Holy Friday. On this day, the church commemorates Jesus’ arrest (since by Jewish customs of counting days from sundown to sundown it was already Friday), his trial, crucifixion and suffering, death, and burial. Matthew Chapter 27. Since services on this day are to observe Jesus’ death, and since Eucharist is a celebration, there is traditionally no Communion observed on Good Friday.
It is also a time to remember family and the faithful who have died as we await the resurrection, or to honor the martyrs who have given their lives for the cause of Christ in the world. While Good Friday is a traditional day of fasting, some also fast on Saturday as the climax of the season of Lent.
Then Sunday christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instead of calling it Easter Sunday many call it "Resurrection Sunday". They celebrate a new day, new beginnings and a new life. Many attend sunrise services.
So How do you celebrate Holy Week??? Would you like to share??
Just remember God's love can dispel sorrow, help a broken heart, and give us a great assurance that the love of God is real. May the Lord Bless you, Rev. D. M. Barry
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