Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Record Volume 40, Issue 23
The Official Student Publication of the Saint Louis Priory School since 1960
Holy Week Arrives
Senior Charlie Peterson and Freshmen Sam Friedman and John Vitale silently reflect in Church on Monday during their Theology period in preparation for Holy Week. The Students are given Thursday, Friday, and Monday off school in order to properly celebrate.
Chad Huber, ’10
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The Easter Break is almost upon us and it has been noticeable across campus over the past several days. The Monks seem busier than usual. The students are buzzing with excitement for the three-day week. There have been sightings of Freshman Sam Friedman and John Vitale reflecting in the church (see picture above), something not often seen during Ordinary Time.
Holy Week is theologically the most important week of the year. Yes, even more important than the week of Spring Term exams. The monks have an intense schedule in the coming days including Tenebrae on Friday evening at 8pm where books are literally slammed on church benches in complete darkness (all are welcome to attend and I highly encourage it). The Triduum schedule begins on Holy Thursday at 10:00am with the Chrism Mass held at the Cathedral Basilica in downtown Saint Louis.
Good Friday continues the prayers with Stations of the Cross at mid-day and Liturgy at 3:00pm. Tenebrae, the most anticipated prayer of the year, is, as stated above, on Friday evening at 8pm. There is an Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday at 8pm rounding out the week. All of these are in addition to the Daily Office. I suggest you look into the services, as well as the services at your own local parishes in order to properly and reverently celebrate the holiest week in the entire year.