Holy Week is one of the great privileges of my priesthood. The last two years of not being able to fully engage in the worship of Holy Week was devastating to me. Each step is essential to the process of accompanying Jesus to the cross, rather than denying him. The cheers of Hosanna on Palm Sunday when everything seems possible; the extravagant act of love when Jesus washes the disciples feet on Thursday; the acceptance and veneration of the cross as the means to our salvation on Friday; the reliving of our salvation history leading to the joy of resurrection on Saturday; and of course the exultant joy of Easter morning. Every step is essential.
Please come. Your presence is what allows this to happen. Dedicate some of this coming week to Jesus. It is a small sacrifice compared to what you have been given. And your heart will be full.