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Welcome to Westover’s Holy Week daily readings. Whether you’re a long-time member, a recent visitor, or just curious to discover what Easter is all about, we want you to know that you are in the right place. READ MORE >>
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Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem was a moment of profound significance, both politically and spiritually. Riding on a donkey He fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, signaling that He was the long-awaited Messiah—but not the conquering king many had expected. READ MORE >>
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On Holy Monday, according to the Gospel accounts, Jesus confronted sin—in the temple, in the object lesson of a fig tree, and in the religious leaders of the day. His actions prompt us to examine and confront sin in our own hearts. READ MORE >>
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On Tuesday after a long day of teaching, Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the Mount of Olives. There, overlooking the city that would soon reject Him, He offered the Olivet Discourse—a prophetic and deeply personal teaching about the end of the age, the trials to come, and His eventual return in glory. READ MORE >>
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On Wednesday of Holy Week, known traditionally as Spy Wednesday, the shadows deepen. It is on this day that Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, slips away from the circle of disciples and goes to the chief priests. In a quiet, calculated moment, he asks them, “What will you give me if I deliver him to you?” They count out thirty pieces of silver—the price of betrayal. READ MORE >>
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Maundy Thursday is the night when everything starts to turn—the calm before the storm, and one of the most intimate, powerful moments in the story of Jesus. Also known as Holy Thursday, it marks the evening Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. It’s a night that invites us into a space of reflection, remembrance, and preparation. READ MORE >>
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Good Friday is the day the story breaks open. It is the day of suffering, betrayal, and death—when Jesus is handed over, humiliated, and crucified. There is nothing joyful or fun about it and yet, the Church dares to call it good. Why is this? READ MORE >>
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Throughout Christian history, the day after the crucifixion of Jesus has been known by many names: Low Saturday, Holy Saturday, the Great Sabbath, or Black Saturday. But regardless of what you chose to call it, it was a day when all seemed to be lost. READ MORE >>
