He Good Friday in Colombiais the most important day of Holy Week according to the Catholic Church, this year it falls on March 29, 2024 and is a time of deep reflection and religious devotion, represented nationally as a holiday.
During this day, believers commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus of NazarethAccording to the Catholic Church, the faithful are expected to observe fasting and abstinence from meat as a form of penance.
Furthermore, it is an occasion of deep mourning, where the celebration of masses is avoided and the focus is on prayer rituals, highlighting the veneration of the Cross and cultural practices such as the Viacrusis and visits to sacred places.
Powerful prayer for Good Friday
Good Friday is commemorated with various prayers that reflect the devotion and meaning of this sacred day. However, there is a powerful prayer that the Catholic Church proposes to commemorate this day:
Prayer for Good Friday
“Oh, my Lord Savior, I have come this Good Friday, to relive the ordeal that your executioners inflicted on you. You were condemned to crucifixion, simply for being the Son made flesh of the Supreme Father. Stripped of your clothes, shamed and battered with stones, you spoke the truth and nothing but the truth. Today I beg you to forgive us for all the sins committed towards you. You carried a heavy cross to the place where you would finally be crucified alongside thieves and murderers. Culminating with your Via Crucis, you offered eternal life. Help us to recognize your passion and death, and do not allow us to stray from your path. You, light among the darkness, comfort in suffering, accompany us in our ordeal. We want to be as humble as you, trusting that your sacrifice was worth it. Amen”.
Customs associated with Good Friday
During Good Friday in Colombia, worshipers participate in a variety of activities including:
- Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord: attend this liturgy which commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross.
- Veneration of the cross: The solemn ceremony is held adoration of the crossremembering Christ’s path to Calvary.
- Penitential processions: Colombians participate in processions that symbolize the suffering of Jesus.
- Visit to the monuments: Some people visit churches to pray and reflect.
- Pious practices: The morning is dedicated to practices such as Way of the Cross and meditation on the Passion of Christ.
