This evening I plan to be at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament choir and orchestra performance of Bach’s St. John’s Passion. Details below. But before then, at 3.00pm in Hawarden, I will unite with Christians around the world for the solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.

This liturgy seems to focus on death, a liturgy in three parts with Liturgy of the Word including the reading of the Passion of John, the unveiling and veneration of the Cross, and the reception of communion.

Every year, without a doubt, the most significant moment for me at this liturgy is watching people of all ages and backgrounds come forward to solemnly venerate the cross…