Title: A Sacred Journey: Reflecting on Holy Week
By Chris N. Braza
Holy Week is more than just a tradition or a page on the calendar—it is a divine invitation. An invitation to pause, reflect, and walk once again the path our Savior walked for love’s sake.
As a believer, I’ve always found Holy Week to be a time of both solemn reflection and deep gratitude. It begins with Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem, greeted by shouts of “Hosanna!” and palm branches laid at His feet. The same voices that praised Him would soon cry out for His crucifixion. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly hearts can turn—and how constant God’s love remains, even when ours falters.
Maundy Thursday draws our attention to the Last Supper. Jesus, fully aware of what was to come, broke bread with His disciples. He knelt and washed their feet, teaching them (and us) that greatness is found in serving others. In a world that often celebrates power and pride, Christ showed us that humility is the true mark of leadership.
Good Friday—a day named “good” not because of what happened, but because of what it accomplished. Jesus took our place on that rugged cross. His suffering wasn’t just physical; it was spiritual, emotional, total. He bore the weight of our sins so we could walk in freedom. It’s a sobering reminder that salvation is free, but it was never cheap.
Then comes the silence of Holy Saturday—a day of waiting, of uncertainty. But even in that silence, God was working. It reminds me that in our darkest seasons, when we can’t see the breakthrough, heaven is still moving behind the scenes.
And finally, Resurrection Sunday—the glorious climax of Holy Week. The stone was rolled away, and Jesus rose from the dead! Death was defeated, and hope was reborn. This isn’t just history—it’s our living reality. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.
Holy Week is not just for remembering—it’s for realigning. It calls us back to the heart of the Gospel. It reminds us who we are, Whose we are, and what we’ve been called to do: to love, to serve, to share this Good News with the world.
As we journey through this sacred week, may we not rush past the moments. May we feel the weight of the cross and the wonder of the empty tomb. And may we come out on the other side not just moved—but transformed.
Be blessed beyond measure!
Amen 🙏. Jesus Christ is risen.
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