Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we approach Holy Week, our hearts are drawn into the profound mystery of our salvation. The journey of Lent, with its call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, has prepared us to enter more deeply into the Passion, death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This sacred week is the pinnacle of our liturgical year. It is a time when we walk with Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem, witnessing His triumphant entry on Palm Sunday, His washing of the disciples’ feet on Holy Thursday, His agonizing suffering and death on Good Friday, and finally, His glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The readings and liturgies of Holy Week invite us to reflect on the immense love of God, a love so great that God sent the only begotten Son to redeem us from sin and death. We are reminded of the fragility of human life, the power of sacrifice, and the unwavering hope that springs from the empty tomb.

This year, our community enters Holy Week with heavy hearts, as we have recently experienced the loss of three beloved Sisters, who have gone home to God. Their passing has left a void in our midst, a reminder of the transient nature of our earthly existence. Yet, even in our grief, we find solace in the promise of eternal life, a promise made possible through Christ’s victory over death.