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🗓 Sunday, March 29 – St. Jonas & Barachisius, Martyrs
Two brothers in 4th-century Persia, Jonas and Barachisius were arrested for encouraging persecuted Christians to remain faithful. Despite brutal tortures, they refused to renounce Christ. Their steadfast witness strengthened others and remains a powerful example of courage in the face of suffering.
🗓 Monday, March 30 – St. John Climacus, Abbot
A monk of Mount Sinai in the 7th century, John is best known for The Ladder of Divine Ascent, a spiritual classic describing the soul’s journey toward God through purification and virtue. His life and writings have shaped Christian spirituality for centuries.
🗓 Tuesday, March 31 – St. Benjamin, Deacon & Martyr
A deacon in Persia during the 5th century, Benjamin was imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. After being released, he continued proclaiming Christ and was eventually martyred. His persistence reflects the Lenten call to remain faithful despite opposition.
🗓 Wednesday, April 1 – St. Hugh of Grenoble, Bishop
A reforming bishop of the 11th century, Hugh worked to renew clerical life and supported the founding of the Carthusian Order. Known for humility and perseverance, he labored for decades to strengthen the Church in his region.
🗓 Thursday, April 2 – Holy Thursday (The Lord’s Supper)
Holy Thursday begins the Paschal Triduum. On this night, the Church commemorates the Last Supper, when Christ instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood. In washing the feet of His disciples, He revealed that true authority is expressed in humble service. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper leads into a solemn vigil, recalling Christ’s agony in the garden as He prepares to offer Himself for the salvation of the world.
🗓 Friday, April 3 – Good Friday (The Passion of the Lord)
On Good Friday, the Church enters into the mystery of Christ’s Passion and death. The only day of the year when no Mass is celebrated; instead, the faithful gather to hear the Passion, venerate the Cross, and receive Holy Communion. It is a day of fasting, abstinence, silence, and deep reverence, as we stand at Calvary and contemplate the cost of our redemption.
🗓 Saturday, April 4 – Holy Saturday (The Easter Vigil)
Holy Saturday is a day of stillness and waiting. The Church keeps watch at the tomb, reflecting on Christ’s descent into death. After nightfall, the Easter Vigil begins—the most solemn liturgy of the year—proclaiming the Resurrection through light, Scripture, and sacrament. From darkness to light, the Church prepares to celebrate the victory of Christ over sin and death.
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