holy week

Passover Pieces

I know very little about Jewish culture, religion or history. I do, however, have many Jewish friends. I understand that Passover, is as important as the Holy Week events Christians celebrate. I wanted to share with you what I’ve found, in hopes that you; like me, are a spiritual seeker! Passover (in Hebrew, Pesach) commemoratesContinue reading “Passover Pieces”

What does the word “Easter” mean and does it have the same significance as “The Resurrection”? According to Merriam-Webster: Easter is a feast that commemorates Christ’s resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon. I’ve answered my own question! Still, I thinkContinue reading “Holy Week”

Journey to Redemption

Easter Sunday has arrived in many parts of the world; where I live, it’s tomorrow. The past few days have been incredibly moving for me. Having grown up in a rather sedate Lutheran church, there were no “stations of the cross,” Good Friday services or much reflection on the sanctity of Holy Week. We recognizedContinue reading “Journey to Redemption”

Holy Week Pieces

This is the week of great miracle. Jesus rode a donkey through Jerusalem to his final death. Parts of the journey were lovely, palm branches waved in the air, coats laid on the ground, our version of a red carpet. Hallelujahs shouted, prayers said, celebrations made. The Last Supper The people angered for justice toContinue reading “Holy Week Pieces”