I’m curious about the visit to seven temples tradition. When and where did this tradition originate? I know of six Catholic churches all within 45 minutes from my house, so I’d love to do this tradition one year.
I spent the Triduum pretty much at home dealing with physical pain from an fibromyalgia flare. I honestly didn't expect it to worsen, but it did. I called into our Lector coordinator and asked her to find me a replacement for Vigil, knowing that it'd be imprudent to try the physical and mental feat of a 2.5 hour emotional, late-night liturgy outdoors in my condition. Then I put down my phone and cried.
By Sunday afternoon, I was mostly back to my normal self. I was able to get to Spanish Mass, which ended up being a real blessing and a sweet hug from my community and from God.
I’m curious about the visit to seven temples tradition. When and where did this tradition originate? I know of six Catholic churches all within 45 minutes from my house, so I’d love to do this tradition one year.
This article explains it best: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/03/27/heres-what-the-holy-thursday-seven-churches-visitation-devotion-is-all-about/
I spent the Triduum pretty much at home dealing with physical pain from an fibromyalgia flare. I honestly didn't expect it to worsen, but it did. I called into our Lector coordinator and asked her to find me a replacement for Vigil, knowing that it'd be imprudent to try the physical and mental feat of a 2.5 hour emotional, late-night liturgy outdoors in my condition. Then I put down my phone and cried.
By Sunday afternoon, I was mostly back to my normal self. I was able to get to Spanish Mass, which ended up being a real blessing and a sweet hug from my community and from God.
I'm sorry to hear that. Good exercise in prudence! Seems like there were some consolations there. I love that.
God always brings good out of it. I believe that.