The liturgical celebration of Good Friday has undergone various changes over the centuries. In the Roman Catholic Church the mass is not celebrated on Good Friday, though a liturgy is performed. Beginning in the Middle Ages, only the officiating priest took Holy Communion, which was consecrated in...
but he is also so passionate in his love for Jesus, on fire to be a good disciple. “Even if I have to die with you, Lord,” he says, “I will never betray you.” Peter says this and we say it too without thinking it through. It is a rash promise...
Catholic Split Felt Deeply on Good Friday; Protesters Demand Change As Anger Rises on All SidesPamela Ferdinand
Many Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death, which is told in the Christian Bible. It is the day after Maundy Thursday.
where the planters included English and Scottish tenants as well as British landlords. Because of theplantation of Ulster, as Irish history unfolded—with the struggle for the emancipation of the island’s Catholic majority under the supremacy of theProtestant ascendancy, along with the Irish national...
Since Ireland has a majority of the Catholic population,Good Friday in Irelandis commemorated with great honor and regard for Jesus. Most of the pubs are closed in observance of this somber holiday. On this day, people remember Jesus’ crucifixion and shed tears in His remembrance – the suffe...
All Hallows Catholic Church 6602 La Jolla Scenic Dr. So., La Jolla, CA, 92037 Event Type Holy Week Loading Map... March 29 Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion at Noon and 7:00 p.m....
Can You Eat Meat On Good Friday? According to the Roman Catholic laws, all Christians who have reached puberty should not eat meat from land animals during Lent and on Good Friday. Meat is a worthy sacrifice because of its association with feasts and celebrations. Christians, however can comfo...
Members of different churches mark the day in various ways. Some churches, especially Catholic churches, see Good Friday as a fast day and people only eat three small meals and, often, no meat at all. Some people substitute meat with fish. Many churches hold special services and some may ...
During fasting, one can eat one full meal and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal. Members of the Eastern Catholic Churches follow the specific law of their sui iuris Church. If possible, the fast on Good Friday should continue until the Easter Vigil as the "pa...