Wednesday in Holy Week -- Who will you bring to church for Triduum?

The Epistle reading appointed for today is Hebrews 12:1-3.

Two phrases that catch my attention are the following:

-- we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses --

-- Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith --

Scripture is not the only text that touches upon us and informs our faith. Other bodies of text that are rich with the experience of God are those persons who have deeply touched our lives. They are among the great cloud of witnesses; they have been and are a Christ-presence in our lives.

Who are these people in your life who have been sacred text to you, who have encouraged you to be "pioneers" in setting out on the faith journey, who have helped teach you the faith-- in word and deed?

Specifically, as we approach Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Great Vigil), who are they who have been revelations of
--Christ's mandatum/commandment to express servant love?
--Christ's willingness to love thoroughly, totally, unconditionally?
--Christ's love rising again?

Carry these people with you in your heart throughout your participation in the coming Christian Passover which begins tomorrow. Let them be the cloud of witnesses with you. Celebrate their love of you and your deepened love of God as a result of their pioneering efforts with you.