Holy Monday

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but

first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he 

was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way 

of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and 

peace; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who 

liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 

for ever and ever. Amen.

-- Book of Common Prayer, Collect for Holy Monday

During Holy Week, the liturgies do not include a dismissal. We are still sent out, but we also remain in the worship service from Sunday to Sunday. We do not skip from Palm Sunday to Easter or even from Palm Sunday to the Triduum to Easter. The journey lasts the full week.

Blest are those who from this table

Live their lives in gratitude.

Taste and see the grace eternal.

Taste and see that God is good.

-- Sylvia Dunstan