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On the Proper Celebration of the Paschal Triduum (P.No. DCL-006-11)   Christ the paschal victim is the center and end point of the celebration of the paschal Triduum. These three days that is preceded by the season of lent and holy week is the summit of the liturgical year. Knowing its importance we are therefore issuing these reminders and suggestions that will contribute for a meaningful celebration of the greatest feast in the liturgical year. Lent is the period of time when the church prepares for the journey towards the joy of Easter. In the past Ash Wednesday was preceded by practices that are incompatible to the demands of the Gospel. Mardigras and the celebration of carnivale festivals were held with so much excess immorality. Lenten practices and the celebration of Holy week are not only annual events, they are moments of spiritual transformation and rejuvenation for all the faithful. In order that our celebrations to be truly meaningful, much effort must...

Archbishop Angel Lagdameo of the archdiocese of Jaro reflects on the meaning of Palm Sunday Archbishop Lagdameo of Jaro, Iloilo reflects on the meaning of Holy Thursday's washing of the feet. Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo of the Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo, Philippines, shares his reflection on the Crucifixion and death of Jesus Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo of the Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo share his thoughts on Easter. Bishop Soc Villegas' catechesis on holy week, this segment is part 1, focusing on Palm Sunday. Most Rev. Soc Villegas bishop of Balanga (Bataan) talks about Holy Thursday Most Rev. Soc Villegas, Bishop of Balanga (Bataan) gives a short catechesis on Good Friday Most Rev. Soc Villegas, bishop of Balanga, Bataan, talks about Easter Vigil. Most Rev. Broderick Pabillo gives a catechesis on the Holy Week Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo on Chrism Mass Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, Chairman of the CBCP Na...

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