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As Holy Week unfolds, Christians across the world are invited into a sacred rhythm of remembrance and devotion. From the quiet intimacy of the Upper Room to the earth-shaking glory of the Resurrection, these days are filled with deep spiritual meaning. 

Yet in an age of distraction and distance, how do we truly draw near to Christ? This week offers a profound opportunity—not only to read about Jesus’ Passion, but to walk with Him through it.

This season isn’t just about commemorating ancient events. It’s about presence. Like the faithful friend who refuses to leave a loved one in their hour of greatest need, Holy Week invites us to remain with Jesus—awake, alert, and prayerful. 

The journey begins on Holy Thursday, with the Last Supper, where Jesus breaks bread and washes His disciples’ feet, showing us the model of love and humility. As we read from Matthew 26 or John 13, we are not mere observers. We are participants.

The garden comes next. Gethsemane is a place of sorrow, where even the Son of God longs for companionship. “Could you not stay awake with me one hour?” Jesus asks—a question that echoes through the centuries (Matthew 26:40). This is our invitation to pray, to keep vigil, and to be near Him as He prepares to face the cross.

Good Friday strips us of comfort and ease. From the harsh accusations before Pilate to the weight of the cross and the final cry from the crucified Christ, these moments demand a quiet reverence. 

Reading slowly through the Passion accounts in Mark or Luke on Friday morning through afternoon can stir the soul. This is not a rush to the Resurrection. This is a descent into the depth of God’s love.

Then comes Holy Saturday, a day of silence and waiting. Christ has been laid in the tomb. Hope, for a moment, seems buried. Yet this pause is sacred—it reminds us that God is still at work in the stillness. In this time, we rest and reflect, anticipating the dawn.

And then—light breaks. Easter Sunday arrives not with noise, but with wonder. “He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6). The Gospel readings from Matthew to John overflow with awe and joy. It is the culmination of love’s triumph over death.

To walk this path—whether reading just one Gospel or diving into all four—is to draw close to Jesus in a deeply personal way. It’s a spiritual pilgrimage that changes us. This Holy Week, may we linger where we’re tempted to rush, sit with the sorrow before the joy, and respond to the invitation: to walk all the way.

In the stillness of prayer and the reading of sacred Scripture, we encounter not just a story—but the Savior Himself.

Amen.