Thursday, March 24, 2005

Good Friday

Here is a little about Good Friday and why we are off work tomorrow.
Good Friday, anniversary of Jesus' death on the cross. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to death on the Friday before Easter Day. Since the early church Good Friday has been observed by fasting and penance. In the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican traditions, the celebration of the Eucharist is suspended; liturgical service involves veneration of the cross, the Passion narrative from the Gospel of St. John, and communion using bread and wine consecrated the previous day,
Maundy Thursday. Other forms of observance include prayer and meditation at the Stations of the Cross, a succession of 14 images, usually on wooden crosses, depicting Christ's crucifixion and the events leading up to it.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW Chas, that is good information and I'm so proud of you. God will bless you for sharing things like this. I learned something from it.
Have a WONDERFUL Week!
Tammy

Anonymous said...

We missed you'll on Easter but I hope you had fun. Next year we are going to the country so remember when anyone ask, you already have plans - haha.
Tammy