The Paschal Triduum is always a beautiful time for me, but after the Easter Vigil (or, to be frank, during it), I am exhausted!!

There are so many things going on: helping with liturgies, special cleaning projects (candle holders, etc.), and continuing traditions that help make this time of year so special.

As we were discussing roles for the liturgies during these holy days, somehow the topic of “reading the red print” came up. There is a lot of red print, that is text giving liturgical directives in the “Roman Missal” (the book used by the priest), during these days.

Even after having helped with Holy Week liturgies for several years, I still don’t remember everything. There is a LOT to remember. Thankfully, we’ve developed a “cheat sheet” here at St. Anne’s as to all that needs to be prepared, and even where certain needed items are kept. It’s great! Needless to say, during the past week (or more), I’ve been reading a lot of colored text, or red print, as we say.

But, that’s not the end of my colorful experiences!

Good Friday evening, after finishing up my work in chapel, I went to our activity room kitchen and boiled 3 dozen eggs. Holy Saturday afternoon, some residents gathered, and we dyed the eggs together.

I really love all these paschal traditions; they are so beautiful, just like the sparkling candles, flower-laden sanctuary, and colorful eggs. These traditions help us “taste and see” the wonder of these holy days, the depth of which I feel I have barely touched.

Well, I’d better get to work now practicing the music for this morning’s Mass.

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Happy Easter, everyone!

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