Another word for today, Good Friday. Today is the second day of the Easter (more properly, Paschal) Triduum. Triduum is a set of three days, and I would guess three consecutive days. There are other triduums, notably one at Christmastide. Although the practice of assigning specific features and attributes to days of the calendar may seem to some inappropriate (as mentioned in yesterday's entry), it is to me quite consistent with the admonition of the psalmist to "number our days."
There are other words to consider this day. "Good" in "Good Friday." What does that mean? This may be an example of an etymology so complex or so elusive that it doesn't matter; perhaps the phrase has simply captured its own meaning, no longer needing the help of history. I doubt that, though. Its history is one that some day we may explore. One more complication or maybe clue to the meaning. This day is also known as the Day of Preparation.
Several words to consider today: Good, Paschal, and Triduum.
Is there wisdom in this word, Triduum?
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