As we enter Holy Week 2020 we are experiencing the most unusual event in our faith history. The Coronavirus has changed the whole celebration of all of these sacred days.
How are we to celebrate with no liturgies available in our parishes? What are we called upon to do ourselves to observe these most holy of days in the entire year? Here are some very helpful resources rich with spiritually enriching information to help us unite our hearts with Jesus’ Passion & Resurrection.
Televised & Live streamed Masses for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter: Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Diocese of Grand Rapids – Cathedral of St. Andrew with Bishop Walkowiak (Televised on WXMI Fox17 will be Good Friday & Easter Sunday – All other Masses live streaming.)
EWTN channel -(check local TV listing) – Televised Holy Week Masses (also live streamed at this link)
Bishop Robert Barron – Holy Week Masses (live streamed only)
Printable Resource: Holy Week From Home: A Guide for Catholic Families
Online Resources:
The Easter Triduum – a virtual celebration (Msgr. Terry’s recommendation)
Formed.org – HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM Resources – Sign up/Sign in instructions below. Watch movies, listen to audiobooks. There is something for EVERYONE in your family!
· Go to Formed.org
· Click on “Sign Up” (If this is your first visit to the site- otherwise simply sign in with your email)
· You will be taken to a screen with 3 options; choose “I belong to a parish or organization”
· Enter the parish zip code 49345; choose “Holy Family Catholic Church”
· Enter your name and email address; it will direct you to check your email
· From your email account click on the link provided to enter into the formed website to access any of their content.
· For future logins just sign-in with your email and start watching!