TRADITIONS for HOLY WEEK as a CATHOLIC

[@saradessalee385]

I am being baptized into the Catholic church this weekend. I'm so excited!

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

So awesome! Welcome home!

[@Dogscatsdonkeys]

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[@nikkimachowski5553]

Bless you and welcome to the Catholic church

[@On-juke]

Welcome Home 🫂

[@sjm9876]

Congrats and welcome home

[@blackhawcatholic]

This is my first Holy Week as a soon to be Catholic. Thank you, you have been vital in my Catholic journey!🤍

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Wonderful! I am so glad you are here!

[@nuestroDIOS]

Welcome home

[@nikki7369]

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[@sarahschnapf7859]

ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS PLACE ❤️‍🔥

[@NicoleMJ1993]

Welcome home!! Get ready for the greatest adventure ♥️♥️

[@sdegu5885]

I'm in the process of converting, and these videos are so helpful and beneficial in making new Catholic Easter traditions. I've grown up as Lutheran in a very secular northern European country. I just came home from Tuesday evening chrism mass.

[@nuestroDIOS]

Welcome home

[@pagejames8754]

Please note that what's described here isn't fasting. It's just eating 3 times a day but cutting a few calories. Please fast if you're able. And please attend Mass on Holy Thursday if you're able. Doing the bare minimum as Catholics isn't the best idea.

[@albertinadumea4055]

Holy Thursday is I think my fav day of the year. I remember being in my 7th grade 14 years old , and at the Homily I understood why this day is sooo important and what a gift Jesus gave us. 🙏🙏🙏Eucharist,Priesthood and Holy Sacrifice of Mass

[@PatriciaDebrow]

I am 66, I can actually remember riding my tricycle as a 4 year old and noticing that darkness covered the sky at 3:00 and it started to rain! It’s never too early to impart our Catholic teachings on your little ones!

[@martaacosta4415]

In Cuba, where my parents grew up and where I was born, the days of the Triduum for Catholics are to be lived as if a beloved family had died . No laughing or joking, no music, unless it’s appropriate for someone’s death, no going to parties or movies, etc. Some people may think that not laughing or having a sense of humor is unhealthy but if it happens spontaneously it’s fine. Just no goofing off on purpose or acting silly. Now, this has changed since the communist revolution but in the Catholic Cuba of my ancestors, before 1960, Jesus’ death, before His Resurrection, was taken very seriously so that when Easter Sunday comes, there is true joy. Heather, the fact you did this video reminded me of all these traditions and for that I thank you. I’m going to try harder than ever to live them this year. God bless you and yours.

[@pagejames8754]

And I'm sure people actually fasted and took that seriously. What's described here is the bare minimum and not even remotely a fast ... "eat 3 times a day, 1 full meal & 2 small meals."

[@isabelincorvaja5234]

Our parish holds a special mass for kids on Holy Thursday where our parish priest washes the children's feet. On Friday we go to church as well for the stations and adoration of the cross service. We have a tradition of doing 7 visits... Many people visit 7 churches and pray before the sepulchre (a special place in church, usually at one of the minor altars at the side). It is beautifully.decorated with white flowers and the Holy Eucharist is exposed for adoration. This year I will sing one of the psalms at the Easter vigil mass. For Easter lunch I'm organising a picnic with an Easter egg hunt. We also have a special threat we bake for Easter .We call them figolli. They are made with sweet dough with an almond paste filling and decorated with icing or chocolate. Thank u for this video ❤❤❤❤

[@tmaffeo]

That would be so nice if my parish did the same a good suggestion for sure have a Blessed Easter 🌻🌻🌻

[@Akris30]

My mom did that when she was a kid living in Guatemala!! She said she would go to the furthest church from home and on the way back they made sure to make their 7 visits.

[@isabelincorvaja5234]

Blessed Easter to you too!

[@Marie-NTN]

A Polish Holy Saturday tradition is to have their Easter baskets blesses. They have specific items like butter in the shape of a lamb 🐑, a piece of cloth or lace, an egg, and more. The ceremony is cool.

[@Cold_Ethyl]

We are doing that at 1:00pm on Saturday!

[@fultoneth9869]

You talk & live Catholicism. Thanks ‼️

[@bridgetmaart5998]

Holy Thursday in my country is a Holy day of obligation and we have a mass where the priest washes the feet of 12 people and afterwards their is adoration of the cross. Good Friday we do Stations of the Cross and the Veneration of the Cross mass at 3pm and of course the Easter Vigil mass late Saturday evening. All 3 masses (Thurs - Sat) is the Easter Triduum and is actually seen as 1 mass. I suppose it differs in some countries, i love your traditions and your deep reflections. Certainly inspiring. Have a blessed Easter.

[@heatherrowe2979]

Thank you for sharing Heather. Now that my kids are older, this will be the first time that on Saturday evening we will be participating in the Easter Vigil. I'm looking forward to it.

[@elizabeth.annrose]

I love the Easter Vigil!

[@jacquelinegaljour5991]

Easter Vigil is my favorite mass

[@elizabeth.annrose]

@@jacquelinegaljour5991 at our Parish, it is absolutely the most reverent. It is also the longest! And we get to meet the new converts! Love it so much!

[@corinabecerra953]

We go to mass on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is so beautiful and I love Jesus so much. We are so blessed and give thanks 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing your family traditions ❤

[@islandmama]

Same here

[@pagejames8754]

Yes, not going because your kids are small doesn't set the best example for them. My grandmother had 8, my mom had 3 under 3, no Masses skipped. It's easy to excuse ourselves when things aren't easy but they're not supposed to be easy

[@roberterickson9885]

Greetings: Heather, you are such a gift to our faith community.....weve already raised our children and sadly we have no grandchildren...however your podcast nourish our spirits....they are so beautifully rich and filled with goodness. I don't comment much, but I appreciate all that you do and share. Gods abundant graces to you and your family....🙏✝️ Judy 🌞( &Bob)

[@maryfrey]

Agree! I am in the same situation as you, and Heather's videos really inspire and uplift me.

[@annalow2319]

Good morning from Singapore Heather I love love all your videos and I watch all of them ! Want to let you know that I pray the Divine Mercy everyday together with you and your Mother in Law still 😊 Take care and have a blessed Holy Week ahead ❤

[@YoursMaria]

I live in Poland, I clean a week before palm Sunday. And from that day I go to church everyday of the Holy week and a week later. Most of the families are making shopping and preparing meals. On good Friday I don't eat and go to way of the cross ,during the evening mass we kiss the cross and go to a place which represents Jesus grave. There are night confessions. That day I prepare Easter basket which is traditionally blessed on great Saturday. We have Wet Monday this is also a Holiday

[@maryfrey]

Good video, Heather. I hope you'll grace us with a picture of all of you in your Easter finery. 😊 A blessed and happy Easter to all of you! ❤

[@cthurbz5146]

I actually did something new this year. A parish near me (where my usual priest is helping out) had a Tenebrae service. It was so interesting, a tiny bit intense and thought provoking, and still beautiful. I loved it and hope they do it next year too.

[@AnnetteMcDonald-i7o]

I love how enthusiastic you are about our faith. It's amazing that Eric feels the same. Your children are so blessed to have the two of you as their parents. Happy Easter Heather & Family.

[@ateam388]

Holy Thursday is a must. Friday call in sick, and go to mass at 3pm. The Easter vigil on Saturday night, and then Easter Sunday morning Mass.

[@22rawraw]

A new Holy Thursday tradition I just learned of last year…during evening adoration, to try and visit 7 churches after the Mass of the Lord’s supper, all before midnight. It was so beautiful to walk into the various Catholic churches in my area (very fortunate to have many) and see each decorated as if it was the Garden of Gethsemane in a darkened church, and sit with Jesus. Very moving.

[@claremonea872]

Thank you for the reminder about the Devine Mercy Novena. You are inspirational ❤️

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

Perfect timing Heather 🙏

[@Rubiastraify]

These are some great ideas and traditions. I agree that it's important to step away from the electronics for some time to really let the awe of Holy Week sink in. May you and yours have a blessed Easter!

[@anonymous78546]

Thank you Heather! Very informative video. I'm so glad you spoke about yoga. I used to practice yoga, but no longer do. God bless you and your family this Holy Week.

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. 🥰🙏👍☘️🌷🪴❤️🐣🐰🌿✝️🐥🐑

[@elizabeth.annrose]

Great ideas Heather! Have a blessed Holy week and God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing these great tips & ideas. I'm so very thankful for you !

[@myfriend1098]

Thank you for sharing the faith devoutly! I know I can really count on you if I’m curious about a particular topic that you won’t lead astray. ❤

[@mallorybrant8910]

Thank you so much for the printable! I cleaned my house today and the printable was so helpful!!! Happy holy week friend!

[@TheresaKimnu]

Heather, this is so informative and you radiate such a maternal role too, it’s admirable. 😊❤

[@ameasureoffreedom]

Looking forward to holy Saturday’s mass when I will get confirmed! Thank you for this information! I’m a mama of 3 boys and our family is Protestant (other than me obviously). So you’ve given me some great ideas to start with my children even though they don’t attend mass with me (yet)

[@cinqueqwerty]

In Poland Easter is major holiday, with 2 free of work days. Our country is Catholic. We have many special traditions in Holy Week, deep cleaning our houses at the beginning :) the rest is similar in majority, except in Holy Saturday Priest do the blessing of the Easter baskets in Church, which contains samplings of Eastern food. We decorate Easter eggs ourself, these are hard boiled eggs :)

[@FaustineMbeh-b6y]

Thanks my Catholic sister I MADE sure to explain this this morning since I needed to be reminded with palms

[@daginotclub5688]

Thank you for the inspiring video for this Holy Week ❤ God bless to each and every Catholic brothers ❤ sisters.

[@jeanhall1850]

The Divine Mercy Novena is great. I have watched The Divine Mercy Chaplet on EWTN and it is quite inspiring.

[@asmr_naturelover5314]

Love your channel, inspiring being a catholic myself

[@CarmelMiller-dp1uq]

I am so happy I found your channel! God bless you!

[@amandamorton-king2112]

Some really excellent resources available form the website; thank you.

[@MrSgtau]

Greetings from Seville, Spain! Beautiful processions here during Holy Week.

[@cindysams9832]

I've seen a program on tv about them. Beautiful

[@melvinvaz3704]

Greetings from Dubai, UAE. Am born catholic and follower of your videos for long time. Your holy week tips are fabulous. Keep up good work. For yr info St. Mary's Catholic Church Dubai is largest parish in world with 400,000 parishioners.

[@sjm9876]

Wow! I had no idea about that. Very interesting

[@sheilaanderson7215]

Great video as always! Your openness and practical ideas are so meaningful to my family. If I am able to Incorporate one idea at a time, I am thankful.

[@pagejames8754]

Do what's best for your family. But having little kids doesn't preclude going to Mass, especially on Holy Thursday. My mom had 3 under 3 and we never missed Mass. It's not easy, but if your kids are used to going to Mass, it's easier than all of a sudden expecting it of them when they're older.

[@dadyarusski4594]

Omg, Catholic Mom, I love your channel, everything you talk about is so helpful. I am looking up some of the prayers that you mention. I am going to download the Novena. And, Happy Easter💕🐇

[@pintoralma88]

Great ideas, thanks, Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family 🤍🙏🏼🤗✝️💒🌸🕊️

[@colleenconger5265]

Very important if we pray the rosary every single day of the year, as well as wanted to chaplets the divine mercy, Saint Gertrude, Saint Michael, the Archangel, are some of my favorite Each and every day we need to say, all the prayers we can, for the souls in purgatory, and for all the millions of abortions, etc At noon that Angeles is also great

[@fieldsofomagh]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas on dealing with the days of holy week.

[@otilijazilyte6476]

Super Video, and Į with the son also catholicos, primavera lord Jėzus Christus, strong god. 😇😘💟

[@clementinek3782]

Love these ideas. I want to step up my game this year. Tips for cleaning with 3 little boys please!!

[@SharonKBM]

Thank you ❤ This sounds so beautiful and holy

[@SoulfulRose]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@vimalanicholas204]

Amen🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 praise god🙏🙏

[@karenbarth-vt7of]

I've grown up as a catholic in a very religious southern European country, holy Thursday and Friday are holidays, no schools (for the whole week, lovely for working parents, lol), and no work for the parents on Thursday and Friday. We don't fast, just don't eat meat on Friday but there's a neverending array of sweet traditions. Also processions, reenactments of the passion 😵‍💫 And the eggs, I'm afraid it's not very catholic, that comes from somewhere else.

[@sheyla.flanagan]

Seems like my comment was deleted 😥 But here is my 2nd try:All I said is that I'm a little confused about that phrase: "many people don't know what to do on Holy Saturday." I think Catholics know that’s It's usually the day when our blessed mother is consoled and we meditate on her 7 sorrows the other option is to attend the Easter vigil, also called the Paschal Vigil that takes place on the night of Holy Saturday in all Catholic churches, especially for all adults who do not have small children or the need to prepare Easter eggs and decorations. (I don’t think I was being rude 🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@boychodurendes752]

"Not Holiday!" Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. My crazy reaction but then I realized that it only happens here in the Philippines we don't report for work.

[@MomHarper]

Hi. After watching your videos, I spent today cleaning. I have a lot to take to donation canter. I’m still debating Holy Thursday Mass and the Easter Virgil, it’s so late and I’ll be going alone. Good Friday my church does the way of the cross throughout the neighborhood and then there’s the Solemn Commemoration at 3pm.

[@yedarisfigueroa1148]

Oh please share more about your bread maker and recipes! ❤️🙏🏻

[@heinerguillen2679]

Saludos desde Costa Rica

[@judgmentaltoast]

I love your videos so much!!! God bless and have a good Holy Week and a Happy Easter! Our parish is an ICKSP parish so we are so blessed to have a pre-1955 Holy Week!! One of my favorite Holy Week traditions is also listening to the Lenten video mediations by Fr. James Mawsdley ❤❤ They always blow my mind and bring me to tears to learn all about Holy Week and all these beautiful traditions that have been around for hundreds of years. (The Palm Blessing on Palm Sunday is actually over a thousand years old!!) kzbin.info/aero/PLoFp8J89TvptWNwbePf_wOSd41gg71AKU Another one of my favorite traditions on Good Friday is at noon we have a public Stations of the Cross, stopping at different places in our town.

[@samuelibragimov]

We wash the feet of our family. We sit on the floor and eat lamb, flat bread and watch Jesus of Nazareth

[@carolynstockton5876]

Our parish has been told by our pastor that it is required to attend all of the Triduum celebrations. I have read that it is not an obligation. This is confusing, but I try to attend them because our pastor wants us to. It does make me feel closer to our Lord.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

Actually one has 6 weeks of Lent to get ready for Easter! Cleaning should be started before Palm Sunday! Also, one should be listening to Christian Music rhe whole time! I have been a Catholic for over 60+ years & a Catechist for over 40+ years......maybe I should start a KZbin channel myself !

[@laceyw6467]

Happy Easter, Jesus is Risen! I have a question as a new Catholic. When the cross is covered before Easter do you still kneel and do the sign of the cross?

[@RGRGIS]

Like!

[@pagejames8754]

Please note that what's described as fasting really isn't. It's calorie cutting. Unfortunately our Church has let people become extremely lax. Fasting is not eating. The bare minimum is what you described, and is really just normal eating for most people. Please actually fast if you're able.

[@Ray51155]

Many Catholic families eat lamb on Holy Thursday. Holy Thursday is the day of the Last Supper. The Last Supper was probably a Seder Meal and Jesus and his disciples would have probably eaten lamb.

[@damarisortiz2856]

Aca en Mexico el Sabado de Gloria se prenden los sirios ya entrando a las 12, se abre la Gloria. Se asiste con la familia.

[@cleansingyourbodysoul3383]

Do you go to Saturday night Easter Vigil mass?

[@islandmama]

She said she had small kids and doesn't go to the Thursday night mass, so probably she doesn't go the Saturday night Easter Vigil

[@loramcclamrock5549]

We hold a Christian version of a seder supper Thursday night before Holy Thursday Mass. On Friday we pray, and watch part of the Passion, and listen to the Bach music from which " O Sacred Head" is taken. We love the liturgy and listen to liturgical music to help us meditate more deeply. We go to the service on Good Friday. We usually have Mac and cheese with tuna fish for dinner.

[@daisymay9050]

Where is your picture frame from?

[@MariaBLH]

I don’t know how the eggs and bunnies fit into the Catholic celebration of Easter.

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Like I said in the video, it a reminder of new beginnings & Spring🥰

[@gleeberger8966]

Please pray for me 😢

[@jaisiyajohnson8700]

Where u purchased this holy mary statue in ur backside

[@Marist_Chanel]

❤

[@chrelyduke4912]

Hi gn how to burn innocence

[@ivanajukicgloban6627]

Easter Vigil is important part of Holy Week.Not suitable for little ones,but very big part of Easter.

[@danstanfield5570]

Thou shall not make for oneself any carved image or likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: You shall not bow down to them, not serve them: for I am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers of the children of the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. God doesn't do dead things. The idol goddess Easter is old as Babylon and is the image the beast (Satan, God of this world 2 Cor. 4:4) gave the power to speak. Apostate in ALL Denominations ( dead things Rev. 3).

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Yep and Catholic take that very seriously! Here is what Catholics believe about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpKVe2eDfLWcfNEsi=IvDNdZbH-xhpIjRj

[@maryfrey]

​@ACatholicMomsLife Heather, the video you linked in your comment, above, is one of your best! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@freakylocz14]

Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 at some point during Holy Week. Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you The Gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, and in which you stand; by which since then you have been saved, if then you kept in memory what I preached to you-unless you had believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: How that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

[@SelahMae-n5x]

Thank you ❤🙏