This year, Good Friday was celebrated on Friday, April 18. Across the Diocese of Youngstown, parishes marked the Crucifixion of the Lord.
Good Friday is a day of somber reflection and quiet prayer. The Good Friday liturgy contains three distinctive parts: the proclamation of the Passion and Solemn Intercessions; the Adoration of the Holy Cross; and Holy Communion. The Passion of the Lord is read from the Gospel of John, recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The Solemn Intercessions are more pronounced and formal than those occurring on regular Sundays. They seek God’s intercession for the many troubles of the world and people. The Adoration of the Holy Cross, or veneration, allows all present to be reminded that—just as Christ suffered, we too have been asked to bear our crosses in life with strength and courage. The reception of Holy Communion solidifies our union with Christ in His suffering. All depart in silence with the anticipation of celebrating our redemption and resurrection the next day at the Easter Vigil.
Scroll down to see photos from Good Friday liturgies at three parishes: Holy Family Parish in Navarre; St. Brendan Parish in Youngstown; and Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ashtabula. Plus, see photos from the live Stations of the Cross, presented by the Hispanic community in Ashtabula.
Holy Family Parish (Navarre)
St. Brendan Parish (Youngstown)
Our Lady of Peace (Ashtabula)
Live Stations of the Cross (Ashtabula)
