Tolkien's Emphasis on Holy Week and Easter

Tolkien viewed Holy Week as a significant period, especially leading up to Easter, the celebration of Christ's resurrection. He highlighted the solemnity and journey through Christ's last days during Holy Week as pivotal in his faith. For Tolkien, Easter was a crucial time with its culmination marking the highest point of celebration, emphasizing the importance of the resurrection in his Catholic beliefs. Additionally, Tolkien's reflections on Good Friday's veneration of the cross and poignant experiences at St. Gregory and St. Augustine Church in Oxford underscored the depth of his spiritual connections during Holy Week.