Holy Week traces the final days of Jesus’ life—the path from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross and his resurrection. Each day offers a deeper encounter with the story of God’s sacrificial love and the promise of redemption.

Palm Sunday – The Triumphal Entry

Holy Week begins with Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna!” They hail him as a king, yet their joy will soon give way to betrayal. The day foreshadows the tension between human expectation and divine purpose, as the same voices that praise him will later call for his crucifixion.

Maundy Thursday – The Last Supper & Foot Washing

On this night, Jesus gathers with his disciples for the Passover meal. He humbles himself by washing their feet, modeling servant love. During the meal, he institutes the Eucharist, offering bread and wine as his body and blood—a gift of grace for all time. As the evening unfolds, Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested, beginning his journey toward the cross.

Good Friday – The Crucifixion

On this solemn day, we remember Jesus’ suffering and death. Condemned by religious leaders and handed over to the Roman authorities, he is beaten, mocked, and crucified. From the cross, he offers forgiveness and love, even in agony. His death reveals the depth of God’s love—a love willing to enter into suffering to redeem the world.

Holy Saturday – The Day of Waiting

Between the sorrow of Good Friday and the joy of Easter, Holy Saturday is a day of quiet grief and anticipation. Jesus lies in the tomb. The world holds its breath, caught between despair and the promise of resurrection.

Easter – The Resurrection of Jesus

At dawn on the third day, women come to the tomb and find it empty. Christ is risen. The darkness of death is shattered by the light of new life. Easter is the foundation of Christian hope—the promise that love is stronger than death and that, through Christ, we are made new.