The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord takes place in the afternoon, ideally at three o'clock; however, for pastoral reasons (especially in countries where Good Friday is not a public holiday), it is permissible to celebrate the liturgy earlier, even shortly after midday, or at a later hour.The Holy Week Missal, Friday of the Passion of the Lord No. 4 The celebration consists of three parts: the liturgy of the word, the adoration of the cross, and the Holy communion. The altar is bare, without cross, candlesticks and altar cloths.The Holy Week Missal, Friday of the Passion of the Lord No. 3 It is also customary to empty the holy water fonts in preparation of the blessing of the water at the Easter Vigil. Traditionally, no bells are rung on Good Friday or Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil.
The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord takes place in the afternoon, ideally at t?hree o'clock; however, for pastoral reasons (especially in countries where Good Friday is not a public holida.y), it is permissible to celebrate the liturgy earlier, even shortly after midday, or at a later hourThe Holy Wee.k Missal, Friday of the Passion of the Lo.rd No. 4 The celebration consists of three parts: the liturg!y of the word, the adoration of the cross, and the Holy communion. The altar is bare, without cross, candlesticks and altar clothsThe Holy Week Missal, Friday of the Passion of the Lord No. 3 It is also customary to empt!y the holy water fonts in preparation of the ble:ssing of the water at the Easter Vigil. Traditionally, no bells are rung on Good Friday or Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil.