In the fourth episode of the Journey Through Holy Week podcast, Father Wappes, Brandon, and Matt take a closer look at the Chrism Mass, one of the best-kept secrets in the life of the Catholic Church.

They break down the two key moments of this sacred liturgy: the blessing of the holy oils and the renewal of priestly promises. This episode also previews the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday).

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about the faith, this episode will help you see Holy Week with fresh eyes.

To find the Cathedral's livestream of the Chrism Mass, visit: cathedralsaintpaul.org.

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In the third episode of the Journey Through Holy Week podcast, Father Wappes, Brandon, and Matt dive into one of the most sobering figures of Holy Week: Judas Iscariot.

Some ways to go deeper today/this week:

• Examine yourself: "How have I betrayed Jesus in my own life?" Don't despair over your sins, seek freedom in Christ and go to Confession!
• Pray for each other, especially as we prepare to enter the Holy Triduum.

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about the faith, this episode will help you see Holy Week with fresh eyes.

Listen now and subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of our episodes!

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In the second episode of the Journey Through Holy Week podcast, Father Wappes, Brandon, and Matt explore the "quiet" days of Holy Week before the Sacred Triduum begins.

Some key "framing verses" referenced in this episode:

• John 16:32, John 14:31, and Hebrews 12:2.

Some ways to go deeper today/this week:

• Pick one of the Gospels and read from Palm Sunday up until Holy Thursday. Get a sense for what the week was like. There's Matthew 21-25 (5 chapters), Mark 11-13 (3 chapters), Luke 19:28-21:38 (2.5 chapters), or John 12 (1 chapter).
• Watch Season 5 of The Chosen for a powerful visual journey through Holy Week.

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about the faith, this episode will help you see Holy Week with fresh eyes. Listen now and subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of our episodes!

Learn more about this podcast at sjwsp.org/podcast.