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Christopher Carstens

Christopher Carstens is director of the Office for Sacred Worship in the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the author of "A Devotional Journey into the Easter Mystery."

How Triduum can strengthen love for Eucharist

March 29, 2026
By Christopher Carstens
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Easter, Eucharist, Lent

Jesus’ Paschal sacrifice is made really, truly present before our praying eyes on the altar at every Mass. And even after Mass, his body, blood, soul and divinity remain in our midst in the tabernacle. The Triduum attunes us to this reality each year.

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