2007-04-06 15:48:07 · 13 answers · asked by Matthew A 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Triduum rituals
Lent comes to an end before the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. That liturgy begins the Triduum, the great Three Days that celebrate the central mystery of our faith. Triduum rituals invite us all to baptismal renewal, par excellence. Here are some examples.
Washing of Feet: After the homily on Holy Thursday, we imitate our master in the washing of feet. This ritual reminds us that our baptismal commitment means we are to be servants of one another. In the time of St. Ambrose in Milan, those who were baptized also had their feet washed, because of Jesus' words to Peter: "Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed" (Jn 13:10). Many scholars have seen a baptismal reference in those words.
Veneration of the Cross: As part of our observance of Good Friday, we venerate the cross on which Christ died. The veneration challenges us to be willing to accept the cross, too, for it is the only way to resurrection. Through Baptism, we shared in Christ's death that we might come to new life. Every year we are called to deepen our identification with his cross and resurrection.
Waters of Baptism: The core of our celebration of the Easter Vigil is the Baptism of the elect. As we share in their joy on this holy night, we are all called to renew our own baptismal promises, to live in the joy of life in the Risen One. Lent comes to its fulfillment around the waters of the font.
2007-04-06 15:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lent goes from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday. After that, you can have back what you gave up for Lent. It is common for some younger Christian people to give up certain foods like chocolate for Lent, so it is very rewarding for them when Lent ends on Easter and they have chocolate treats from Easter, because they now get the chance to indulge in what they gave up to the Lord because Lent has ended. But definitely on Sunday, as that will be Easter, you can take back what you gave up for Lent.
2007-04-06 15:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, on Easter Monday. But the point of giving something up for Lent means letting go of something that takes you away from spending more time with God. If you found that you could do without it, why not give it up altogether and give that time permanently to God?
2007-04-06 15:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by reba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm curious, what did you give up? Lent ends on Easter sunday, you may have back whatever that is.
2007-04-06 15:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easter Sunday. Most people wait until the full holiday is over. That would be Monday!
2007-04-06 15:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by momof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer would be when Lent is over, dingus.
2007-04-06 15:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by KATYA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easter...and after Easter
2007-04-06 15:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by My eyes will sparkle in the moonlight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll have to ask my friend who gave up sex for lent, she'd DEFINITELY know.
2007-04-06 15:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Monday when Easter is over. I didn't give anything up this year.
2007-04-06 15:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by bigbonjovifan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now. its all baloney. Easter, lent and anything else from the vatican.
and i am Christian.
2007-04-06 15:52:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋