Holy Week, part 1

This week, I have set up a series of prayer stations at St Nicholas’ Church, a journey through Holy Week, the church being open at set times during the mornings, afternoons, and evenings for people to come and pray.

Station 1: Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with perfume

At the book of remembrance, an invitation to pray for those nearing death, and those who have been bereaved.

Station 2: Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

At the font, an invitation to pray for those who serve us, and whom we serve.

Station 3: the Last Supper

In the middle, an invitation to take bread, and wine, and give thanks for all that Jesus has done for us.

Station 4: Gethsemane

At the sanctuary step, an invitation to pray with Jesus for all those who will believe in him, for the global Church—and especially where it is persecuted, or divided.

Station 5: the Courtyard

At the candle-stand, an invitation to confess those times when we have denied knowing Jesus [take and hold a dissolvable tablet while making your confession; then drop it in the large vase of water, where it will fizz like the brazier at which Peter denied knowing Jesus, before dissolving as we experience forgiveness].

Station 6: the Crucifixion

In the chapel, an invitation to sit and meditate on the death of Jesus.