The anamnetic dimension of the liturgy of the Holy Triduum in the texts of the Roman Missal

Dariusz Kwiatkowski

Wydział Teologiczny Uniwersytetu im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu

Abstract

This article presents the anametic dimension of the liturgy of the paschal mystery of Christ, which takes place during the Holy Triduum. In order to achieve the main goal, the author was using the method of liturgical hermeneutics and the critical-practical method. The most important source of the study are the prayer formulas contained in the Roman Missal. Referring to the liturgical texts contained in the Roman Missal, this article presents the liturgical: hic, nunc and hodie of the paschal mysteries. The liturgical anamnesis unites all the celebrations of the Paschal Triduum. In this case, we can speak of one celebration, which is spread over time. The Triduum Sacrum is a kind of triptych, that is to say, three different paintings. To see and understand the meaning of this triptych, each painting should be viewed together with the other two. The Liturgy of the Easter Triduum presents the Last Supper, where Christ instituted the sacraments of the priesthood and the Eucharist. Then the passion and death on the cross, resting in the tomb, and finally, the resurrection of Christ. This article shows that the Passover o f Jesus, that is, His passage from death to life, is not only a pious recall of the facts of salvation history, but their actual sacramental presentation. Therefore, everyone can always immerse themselves in the mystery of Christ's paschal mystery and enjoy its saving fruits.

Keywords:

Anamnesis, paschal mystery, liturgy, Mass of the Lord's Supper, Liturgy of the Friday of the Lord's Passion, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection, salvation, life, light