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If you are a Christian, and you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ Is the Eternal Son Of God, and that He died for all your sins, then for you, Good Friday is the most sorrowful, the most solemn, and yet, one of the holiest days of the entire year.
Indeed, it is not a day for celebration, it is a day for observing.
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Visit your local church.- For Roman Catholics: There is no mass on Good Friday; however, there is usually a service with Holy Communion. Pray before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Rosary is especially good prayer for Good Friday.
- In addition to Holy Mass, many Churches may also have the Stations of the Cross, which may like to attend.
Some Christian communities (Catholic and others) hold Passion Plays, which you might like to attend, or perhaps, even participate, or organize.- If in the event you are hosting guests, you may offer them afternoon tea, with some 'hot cross buns.' These are sticky fruit buns, with some dough at the top, in the shape of a cross. You may have it toasted, or plain.
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Alternatively, some people fast on Good Friday. Some people refrain from eating at all, and some people eat very lightly. If you are still growing, it might be a good idea to eat lightly. See the section for Byzantine Christians below.
At 3:00 PM, if you don't go to Mass, stop what you are doing and pray, if possible. Traditionally, Jesus died on the cross at this time.
Throughout the day, reflect on the death of Jesus. It is the whole idea of Good Friday.
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can someone die for 3 days and then come back to life? It's not possible.
Community AnswerJesus was God. As it says in Luke 1:37, "For nothing will be impossible with God.” - QuestionDo corporations let their employees out early on Good Friday?
Community AnswerDepends on where you live. In the United States, most of them don't. The only religious holiday that is observed by secular US businesses is Christmas. But if you need the day or part of the day off, you can always request it from your employer ahead of time. - QuestionWhat do Protestants eat on Good Friday?Community AnswerProtestants don't have food restrictions on Good Friday, although many of them choose to observe the same "no meat" rule as Catholics.
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- 'The Stations of the Cross,' were compiled by St. Francis of Assisi, for people who could not afford to travel to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (on pilgrimages). They could meditate upon Our Lord's Passion right in their Home Church.Thanks
- Never go to a vacation on a Good Friday. Good Friday is not for vacations.Thanks
- Try to be solemn today. Act like you are at a funeral.Thanks
Things You'll Need
Roman Catholics
- Your cross or your crucifix when attending church
- Your rosary.
- Your prayer book.
- Your Holy Bible.
- Hot Cross Buns.
- Boiled Fish for dinner.
Protestants, and all others
- Your Bible
- Whatever your pastor, minister, or church leader suggests
- Your faith
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