Lazarus day

Spring flowers on Bible Hill

It's chilly today. It didn't go beyond 10 degrees today but it actually feels much colder because the wind is very strong and extremely cold. I had a woollen pullover under a woollen hoodie and I was still freezing. I hope it won't last too long. Holy Week in the cold is not very inspiring.

Today is Lazarus Day. It recalls the revival of Lazarus - which should be a week ago - which provoked the Jewish Priests to decide to kill Jesus. In the meantime Jesus went to hide in the village of Taybe till Palm Sunday when he came to Jerusalem riding on a donkey. There was solemn Mass today at the tomb of Lazarus this morning.

Snail crossing the path

Meantime I'll have to figure out what to do during the Triduum. I can't join in the main celebrations so maybe I'll have to participate online. 

The cold is giving me a headache. My nose is no longer black-and-blue though the pain is still there. It\s crooked at the upper bridge and feels uncomfortable. But it's not hampering my breathing ... so thank God for that.