Denver, Colo., Mar 26, 2018 / 15:10 pm
As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting the most out of Holy Week.
"The most important, I believe, is to take advantage of the opportunities of prayer, especially attending each of the Triduum liturgies," said Fr. Gary Benz of the Diocese of Bismarck, N.D.
"I'm not sure if a lot of Catholics have ever attended all three liturgies – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday Vigil – and experienced the whole paschal mystery in the passion, death and resurrection," Fr. Benz told CNA.
While it may not be easy to attend all three liturgies, Benz encouraged Catholics, including families, to at least attempt attending these opportunities for prayer. He additionally noted that most churches offer an "extension of prayer" after the Triduum liturgies, which is another way to experience a fruitful Holy Week.