Our Sacred Triduum | National Catholic Reporter

Our Sacred Triduum | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: The Triduum is what defines our Catholic and Christian faith. The pity is that we do not see its lessons year round.  Sadly, the washing of the feet by the Pastor or Bishop is essentially an empty gesture that happens once a year only.  The real meaning of Golgatha is lost in a vision of Divine vengence that is in no way appealing and not really true.  Easter is lost in eggs and bunnies (which were part of the pagan celebration coopted by the Church) rather than the miracle the our Savior lives and so do we upon death. One last thing.  One of the most important parts of Holy Thursday is the promise that Jesus will not drink of the fruit of the vine until he does so in the Father's kingdom.  However, the Gospel of John has him doing just that.  Understanding why is the key to understanding our salvation.