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Liturgical Postures

Why do we extend our arms when praying the Our Father and at other times during the Maronite anaphora?

Why do we stand in the Maronite Liturgy of the Offering?

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This family used our activity about crossing the Harbour of Salvation! Play is a great way to learn. Thanks @learningtoraisesaints_
Lord, have mercy on us and save us. O Christ, your light shines on the world and your brightness dispels the darkness. May it enlighten our hearts and our spirits, so that we may understand your passion and share in it. We shall go forth to meet you, our Lord and King, and praise you for ever. Amen. Photo of St Simon Stylite in Lebanon. The Stylites were practising social distancing centuries before COVID-19 and for a much greater cause. To detach themselves from the things of this world and get closer to God instead. Prayer from a Maronite morning prayer for Holy Week. The prayers can be found at this site. http://www.maronitefaith.com/2014/04/12/monday-morning-of-passion-week/
Hosanna Sunday for the Maronites in Lebanon. They can’t go to Church for the procession, the procession comes to them on a truck (not quite a colt). This is Bkersha in North Lebanon. So much joy!
We have crossed into the Harbour of Salvation and are entering into Passion Week to prepare ourselves for the Glorious Resurrection! @hillsmaroniteparish @sgygthornleigh #livingmaronite #arrivalattheharbour
Maronites! Our Hosanna Sunday does not end with the processions. On this evening, Maronites conclude the Lenten journey by arriving at the Harbour of Salvation. This week we will be living witnesses to the death and resurrection of Christ. St Ephrem reminds us that we will witness the Master Mariner, conquer the raging sea. His cross will become the oar of salvation and his mercy will steer our boat’s course to the harbour of peace. His body will be pressed on the cross and his blood will gush forth to give us life. On Cana Sunday we prayed for the Lord to ‘bless our families and our Lenten journey so that we may reach the harbour of salvation’ Tonight we will reach that Harbour and enter passion week to ready ourselves for the glorious feast of your Resurrection. The liturgy for the ‘Arrival at the Harbour’ reminds us that the “ark” which is the Church, is arriving safely from our Lenten journey at the Harbour of Salvation which is Christ himself. The Rite is celebrated outside the Church and concludes inside the Church. It begins with the faithful gathering in front of the closed door of the Church with candles as the Wise Virgins (Mt.25 1-13) awaiting the Bridegroom. The parable reminds us as we enter this week that it is only through a life of dedication to God, vigilance, fasting and prayer can we be ready for the Resurrection and to welcome the Bridegroom into our lives. The liturgy begins with a candle procession, then the Priest knocks on the Church door three times before the door of the Church is open to let in the faithful of Christ. Most of the Maronite Parishes have this service in their program tonight, choose one and join in. Tonight your harbour is your home! Place 5 candles outside your door or follow the service from your door at home. Feel free to share your photos in the comments. We would love to see them. We have also prepared an activity for children to understand this very Maronite rite. See them at the link in the bio. #arrivalattheharbour #salvation #passionweek #livingmaronite
*sound on The birds are singing Hosanna. Today let all Creation join to welcome Christ who is in the world. Put on your finest clothes with your family, choose a Mass online, have your candles ready for a procession around your house or garden and sing Hosanna! Then tonight get your lamps and candles ready... we have arrived at the Harbour of Salvation! #Hosanna #HosannaSunday2020 #Hosannaathome #LivingMaronite #Candles #Palms

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