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How to prepare for Good Friday

Use this time to anticipate and prepare for the joyous celebration of Easter.

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by OLIVIA ANDATI

News28 March 2024 - 14:53
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In Summary


  • Preparing for Good Friday can involve both spiritual and practical aspects, depending on your beliefs and traditions.
  • The key is to approach the day with reverence, humility, and a willingness to engage in meaningful reflection and spiritual practice.
A man carries a cross along Wakulima Market depicting the role of Jesus Christ during the Way of the Cross reenactment in Nairobi on April 7,2023.

Preparing for Good Friday is both spiritual and physical, depending on one's beliefs and traditions.

But as we approach Good Friday, here is what one needs to do to prepare for this day.

Reflect on the significance

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a solemn day in many Christian traditions.

Take time to reflect on the significance of this event in your faith and its implications for your life.

Attend religious services

Many churches hold special services on Good Friday, such as the Way of the Cross or the Seven Last Words of Christ.

Attend these services to participate in communal reflection and worship.

Fast and abstain

Some Christians observe fasting and abstain from meat on Good Friday as a form of penance and remembrance. Follow any fasting or abstinence practices observed by your faith community.

Read scripture

Spend time reading and meditating on the biblical accounts of Jesus' crucifixion, such as the Passion narratives in the Gospels (Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 22-23, John 18-19).

Pray

Set aside time for prayer, both individually and with others if possible.

Pray for forgiveness, guidance, and strength in your spiritual journey.

Reflect on your life

Use Good Friday as an opportunity for self-examination and repentance.

Reflect on areas where you may need to seek forgiveness or make amends, and commit to living a more faithful and compassionate life.

Participate in acts of service

Consider ways to serve others in need as a way of embodying the spirit of Christ's sacrifice.

This could involve volunteering at a local charity or reaching out to support someone who is struggling.

Observe silence and solemnity

Good Friday is a day of solemn reflection.

Consider observing moments of silence and avoiding activities that are overly distracting or frivolous.

Engage in spiritual practices

Practice spiritual disciplines such as meditation, journaling, or walking in nature to deepen your connection with God and reflect on the mysteries of faith.

Prepare for Easter

Good Friday is followed by Easter Sunday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

Use this time to anticipate and prepare for the joyous celebration of Easter, while still maintaining the solemnity of Good Friday.

Ultimately, the way you choose to observe Good Friday will depend on your personal beliefs and traditions.

The key is to approach the day with reverence, humility, and a willingness to engage in meaningful reflection and spiritual practice.

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