New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion of Jesus for Christians. According to the Bible, Jewish religious leaders—who had condemned Jesus that night for claiming to be the Son of God and King of the Jews—brought him to the Romans to be sentenced on this day. He was sent from Pontius Pilate to Herod and then back to Pilate, who ultimately sentenced Jesus to crucifixion – the criminal punishment.
Jesus was beaten, forced to carry a heavy wooden cross through a mocking crowd and finally nailed by his wrists and feet to the cross, where he hung until until he died later that day.
This year Good Friday is on 7th April and Easter is to be celebrated on 9th April.
meaning of good friday
Given its solemn and sad origins, calling this holiday “Good Friday” might seem like an oxymoron. But here the word “good” has a different meaning. The meaning is linked to its religious roots. In this context, it designates “a day (or sometimes a season) in which a religious rite is conducted.”
How is Good Friday celebrated?
Every Friday before Easter, Christians solemnly honor that Jesus suffered and died for his sins. They may attend a service that recounts the painful crucifixion of Jesus, and some even abstain from eating to show their grief. Catholic churches bare their altars and ring their bells as a sign of mourning.
But Christians soon turn to joyous festivities: The following Sunday, they celebrate Easter – the day of Jesus’ resurrection – with church services, joyous songs and family gatherings. They can also share Easter Wishes, Easter Quotes and Bible Quotes with loved ones.
Significance of Good Friday
On Good Friday, the eyes of the whole Church are fixed on the cross of Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the sacred ceremonies of Good Friday, in the adoration of the cross, in the chanting of the ‘condemnation’, in the reciting of the Passion, and in receiving the pre-eminent host, the disciples of Christ unite themselves with their Saviour, and they are united with the Lord. In his death, he considers his death as a sin.
What You Can Do to Remember Christ’s Sacrifice
Normally, we consider Good Friday as a holiday. But if you believe in following traditions, if you want to dedicate your time to the service of the Almighty, then you can spend the day in a different way. Here is a list of to-do things that you can try:
Wake up earlier than usual to start the day with a sacrifice and prepare your heart for the day.
Wear black as a symbol of mourning for the death of Jesus Christ.
Observe the mandatory day of fasting and abstinence required by the Church (no more than one full meal, plus two small meals that together do not equal a full meal), but also fast from bread as a reminder of Lent. life.
Turn off the television, computer, social media or your phone for the day.
Avoid shopping or other chores that distract you from the meaning of the day.
Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Be silent from noon to 3 p.m., the hours during which Christ suffered on the cross.
If there is someone in your life who you need to forgive, forgive them today.
Worship the cross in your home or in church.
Celebrating tradition and customs is about one’s faith and value systems. There is no such rule book. Have a blissful and contemplative Good Friday tomorrow. (ANI)
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