Holy Week with Bishop Haines

In his message above, Bishop Haines invites you to participate in your parish's Triduum services and gives us these challenges:  Invite someone to come with you to celebrate the Triduum at your parish.Participate in your parish's Triduum and pray for these special intentions:Holy Thursday: The Heart of Service. During the washing of the feet, pray for those in need of tender care. During the preparation of the gifts, pray for priests, maybe a priest who has had a significant impact on your life or one with declining health.Good Friday: Those Carrying Crosses. During the Prayers of the Faithful, pray for the 11 universal intentions, and pick one to carry in your heart and continue to pray for through the day. During the veneration of the cross, pray for each person as they come to the cross and for the crosses that they are carrying.Easter Vigil: Hope & New Beginnings. In the darkness before we light the Easter fire, pray for those who feel like they are in a dark place. Pray for our OCIA candidates as they are welcomed into the Church.Emmaus 90 is a 90-day New Years to Easter journey for those seeking a closer relationship with Jesus. This year, we’re focusing on growing as disciples who strive to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus does.