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In addition to participating in worship online, consider taking part in some of these activities to deepen your Holy Week.
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Follow Jesus through Matthew’s telling of Holy Week. Each morning, a member of St. Peter’s Vestry will read a chapter from Matthew’s gospel, aligning readings with what took place on each day of Jesus’ life. This is a time to connect with the texts, with God, and with your own Lenten journey towards the cross…and towards Easter. Listen to the gospel every Monday through Friday during Holy Week at 8:30 AM on our Facebook page.
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Our lives are incredibly compressed right now; in whatever way and to whatever extent it’s possible, create some space at home that is available anytime of day or night to anyone in your household. In the midst of the chaos, building a home altar or sacred space may be an excellent way to create order and peace.
It is quite simple and can be done with what you already have at home most likely. Find a surface in a low traffic area…it is helpful to have it in a quiet area where there is little “action.” Get more ideas here.
Remember, worship should be physical and sensory as well as intellectual and spiritual.
Body: Make sure your seat(s) is/are clear and comfortable. If it’s your custom to kneel during confession or prayer, have a pillow handy and space to take on that posture.
Senses: Place a candle or two in view and light them before services. Set a favorite icon or cross nearby. And don’t forget your nose — if you have incense, flowers, or herbs at the ready, incorporate them into your worship space, as well.
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This prayer practice was created by Lily Lewin and invites you to use your cup as a prayer tool. Follow her daily prayers and meditations from Palm Sunday through Easter Monday. You can take on this practice on your own over coffee, with your family or roommates at dinner, or gathering with others via Zoom. Grab a cup and click here for the full description and daily prayers.
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Illustrated Ministry offers a coloring page to list your daily prayers – a great practice anytime, and especially meaningful during Holy Week. Purchase these colorings pages on Illustrated Ministry’s website here. If you would like to follow this practice and purchasing this resource is not financially feasible for you right now, please email Sarah.
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