As you give thought to preparing for the season of Lent I would like to direct your attention to a little known document: Paschale Solemnitatis, the Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts.
It was published by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 1988 so that "the great mystery of our Redemption be celebrated in the best possible way so that the faithful may participate in it with ever greater spiritual advantage" (5).
In order to achieve this, the document seeks "to recall certain elements, doctrinal and pastoral, and various norms which have already been published concerning Holy Week" (5).
The document covers Lent, Palm Sunday, and Holy Week. It is an excellent resource and, as many priests unfortunately seem unaware of it, you might consider printing a copy for yourself and for you pastor.
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