Good Friday veneration of the cross at St. Michael Parish, Kailua-Kona.
Background music: "At the Cross" © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia | Wondrous Worship. All rights reserved.
Photos: Tony Ambut. Exclusive to St. Michael Parish.
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We give heartfelt thanks and praise for the remarkable life of Pope Francis. A prophetic voice and steadfast champion of the poor and marginalized, he served with deep humility, always leading the people of God nearer to Jesus Christ. May he rest in peace.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - April 20, 2025
If we think of Holy Week as being the most important week of the year for Christians, then today (which actually began with the vigil on Saturday) is the most important day of this week. Today we celebrate the triumph of the Lord. In the Gospel narrative that describes the empty tomb, other important images appear: the announcement of Mary Magdalene to Simon Peter and the other disciple and the impact of Christ's resurrection on apostolic life. liturgy.com
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Holy Tuesday - On Tuesday morning, Jesus and His disciples made their way back to Jerusalem. As they walked, they passed the fig tree that had withered, and Jesus used the moment to teach them about the power and necessity of faith. At the Temple, tensions rose as the religious leaders grew increasingly agitated by Jesus’ growing influence and His claims to spiritual authority. Determined to stop Him, they began plotting His arrest through a carefully planned trap. Later that afternoon, Jesus left the city with His disciples and went to the Mount of Olives, located directly east of the Temple with a clear view of Jerusalem. According to Scripture, it was also on this day that Judas Iscariot began his betrayal, meeting with the Sanhedrin to arrange his deal.
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Holy Monday
Jesus returned to Jerusalem with His disciples and cursed a barren fig tree, symbolizing God's judgment—either on Israel's unfruitful religious leaders or on all believers lacking true faith. At the Temple, Jesus found corruption and drove out the money changers, cleansing the sacred space.
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Mahalo to all the volunteers prepping the palms for this weekend. Hosanna!
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