Palm Sunday

Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them,.

They’ve been humbled under the grace of God, and they lead from a unique combination of strength and weakness. By humbly following the Father’s plan to a wooden cross and a borrowed tomb. Jesus was indeed the King, but he would reign on his terms…. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat.

Palm Sunday commemorates a scene from the New Testament, in which people waved palm branches when Jesus entered Jerusalem. It serves as a reminder for ...

Best wishes on Palm Sunday. I wish you a delightful Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates a scene from the New Testament, in which people waved palm branches when Jesus entered Jerusalem.

This blessing of palm branches recalls our ultimate pilgrimage to the new Jerusalem of Heaven. Need an idea for Lenten almsgiving? Help us spread faith on the ...

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.Revelation 21:1-2 Throughout the Bible, Jerusalem is often seen as both a physical and spiritual location. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

For the Catholic Church and many other Christian denominations, the Sunday before Easter marks the beginning of the most important week of the year – “Holy ...

[No animals are mentioned](https://theconversation.com/an-ox-an-ass-a-dragon-sorry-there-were-no-animals-in-the-bibles-nativity-scene-89202) in the descriptions of the birth of Jesus in the canonical gospels officially included in the Bible. [who had died as martyrs](https://aleteia.org/2020/10/16/how-to-recognize-the-symbols-of-martyrdom-in-art/) – that is, who died rather than renounce their Christian faith – came to be pictured standing by a palm tree. [the Book of Matthew](https://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/HolyWk/APalmSun_RCL.html); today, Catholics use versions from other gospels as well. Among the crowd were children [waving palms](https://users.ox.ac.uk/%7Emikef/durham/egetra.html) and olive branches. A similar paradox is at the heart of Christian teachings: that although Jesus Christ willingly died on a criminal’s cross, doing so was a victory over sin and death. Winners of athletic contests, victorious generals and triumphant kings would be awarded or welcomed with [waving palm branches](https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Article_16786764332354), a sign of jubilation. [refer to the Messiah](https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/messiahs-donkey-of-a-thousand-colors/), a spiritual king who would peacefully redeem Israel. [emptied himself](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202&version=NRSVCE)” of his divinity to become fully human. In some areas, a carved figure of Christ seated on a donkey, Throughout the Bible, however, [the word meaning “colt”](https://bibleapps.com/c/colt.htm) is used almost exclusively for young donkeys, not horses. Horses, on the other hand, tend to be associated with royalty, power and war. According to the Christian Gospels, people lined the streets to greet him, waving palm branches and shouting words of praise.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' walking into Jerusalem while the people cheered and waved him on. It marks the start of Holy Week.

We’d be fools to ignore the impact of this man Jesus on the world. Dear friend, whatever your faith tradition or lack of one, we are all on the ride of our lifetime. He wasn’t asking to be treated like a king, instead he was riding into town on the back of a lowly donkey. It is the day when masses of people show their support, their love. Palm Sunday is the day we witness Jesus hearing the cheers of an excited crowd. Interestingly, this event was prophesied some 400 years prior in the book of Zechariah.

Jesus enters on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king ...

THE Gospel at the Blessing of the Palms is from Matthew. It starts with the intriguing story of Jesus ordering his disciples to untether an ass and a colt ...

It is the triumph of his truth, his mercy, his goodness, his holiness. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. It is the kingship of one whose love is sacrificial and salvific love!

April 2 2023The liturgy of Palm Sunday in the Latin rite collates two themes, the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem but also his Passion and Death.

The Passion and death of the Christ are here amongst us in those we daily see in the media. Here in that entry into Jerusalem we see Salvation riding on the humble colt, coming in a power none of us yet fully understand! He is also an Ecumenical Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.

Palm Sunday is a nod to Easter Sunday, said Mark Jobe, president of the Moody Bible Institute. It's a celebration of Jesus dying and rising again.

"It is a time of celebration," she said. "Traditionally, some of the branches are saved," she said. They are saved and when you get to Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent, the ashes come from those burnt palm branches." "The first chapter in Genesis talks about how God created the world," she told USA TODAY. "It wasn't something unique to Jesus," he told USA TODAY. The ceremony wasn't introduced to Western Christianity until about the 9th century.

Officials of the Catholic Church yesterday urged the faithful to usher in their Holy Week observance this year by attending Palm Sunday masses and other ...

Beyond all of these is experiencing His Resurrection,” he added. “We have mass and the blessing of palms, that’s it. “Do not doubt Him even when things get difficult. to 7 p.m. mass to be presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula and another mass at 6 p.m. to 12 p.m.

MANILA – Catholic priests on Saturday invited the faithful to attend the Palm Sunday Mass on April 2, the start of the Holy Week.According to Fr. Earl ...

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HEAD of Caritas Philippines, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, called on Filipinos to seek a deeper relationship with God and to serve their fellowmen as the ...

"Caritas Philippines urges everyone to take this time for reconciliation, renewal and Alay Kapwa. May this season of Lent be a time of grace and transformation, leading us to a deeper relationship with God and to love and serve our brothers and sisters in need," Bagaforo said in a statement. The rite mimics the crowd's welcoming of Jesus Christ's as he enters Jerusalem.

CCPO Chief Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog said there are 31 Catholic churches in the city that need security during the Holy Week. He ordered the police station ...

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SCRIPTURES & ART: This Sunday, we hear about three of Matthew's unique details about the fate of Judas, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the guard at the ...

The sole sources of light are two: Jesus and his Father in heaven, illustrated by the light in the sky that illuminates the rock next to which he is praying. But let us remember the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father and the Son, so he gave up “his Spirit” … It’s not that his Father’s justice is such that he “demands his pound of flesh.” It is that man, choosing to do evil, chooses to create a situation in God’s relationship with man in which God can neither just acquiesce nor ignore. Rockefeller, who gifted them to the neo-Gothic [Riverside Church](https://www.trcnyc.org/arts/) in Manhattan (at Riverside Drive and West 120th Street). Pentecost is the definitive gift of the Holy Spirit. The Coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus has already been pointing to its conquest: two weeks ago, the Gospel spoke of the raising of Lazarus. In Jeremiah 19:1-15, God command Jeremiah to buy a potter’s jar and go into the Hinnom Valley in Jerusalem and smash it to symbolize the coming doom upon Israel from the hands of the Babylonians because of Israel’s infidelities. Thirty pieces of silver was not a large sum: it was the price of a slave (Exodus 21:32). Since the Synoptics’ account of Jesus’ passion and death agree so much, it might be interesting to note the details that are unique to Matthew, the author of today’s Gospel. (It would be a good exercise today or in the first days of Holy Week to read Mark and Luke’s accounts). Matthew’s is the only Gospel that speaks of Judas’ fate.

Pope Francis will preside over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout ...

Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. But as a smiling Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital Saturday after a three-night stay, he told well-wishers he would be presiding over a Palm Sunday ceremony, which will be followed by the Angelus prayer.

ROME – Pope Francis is expected to leave Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted Wednesday with respiratory problems, on Saturday and take part in ...

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Couple Nasing Lobiano, 71, and Anecita Lobiano, 70, traveled for about 3 hours from their hometown in Tabogon town in northern Cebu to get ...

Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. Sometimes, we also sell candles.) Joseph on Palm Sunday since she was a child. She said that she and her husband were unable to come to Mandaue City and sell when the pandemic hit. (That is what I have been doing since I was a kid. They are among the vendors, who now gather at the Mandaue City Heritage Park to sell palm fronds on Palm Sunday.

After being admitted to the hospital earlier this week for bronchitis, Pope Francis is expected to be discharged Saturday, the Vatican said in a statement, ...

He suffers from diverticulitis, a condition that can cause inflammation to the colon, and because of that in 2021 he had part of the organ removed. While Bruni initially said Francis went to hospital for “previously scheduled check-ups,” he later said the Pope had been experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days. Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday after results showed he had a respiratory infection that required “some days of medical therapy,” Bruni said, according to the AP.

The Vatican says that Pope Francis is expected to be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital, where he is being treated for bronchitis.

In July 2021, Francis underwent surgery at Gemelli Polyclinic after suffering from a narrowing of his colon. The Vatican seemed keen to quickly dispel any worries about the pope’s physical fitness to carry on fully with his duties. “When experienced with faith, the trials and difficulties of life serve to purify our hearts, making them humbler and thus more and more open to God,” Francis wrote. The Vatican reported he had experienced difficulty breathing in the previous days. Medical staff decided to hospitalize him on Wednesday after he returned to his Vatican residence following his customary weekly public audience in St. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni gave the update in a written statement on Friday.

Vatican City: Pope Francis will preside over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital ...

He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. The Vatican said this was an arrangement adopted prior to the pope's latest illness, as he is no longer able to stand for long periods.

As the 86-year-old left hospital on Saturday, he confirmed he would oversee the Palm Sunday ceremony followed by the Angelus prayer. He even joked he was "still ...

But the Pope has remained active, visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in February. "I can confirm that, since he is scheduled to leave the hospital tomorrow [Saturday], Pope Francis is expected to be present in St Peter's Square on Sunday for the Eucharistic celebration of Palm Sunday, the Passion of the Lord," Mr Bruni said in a statement. 9 April, Easter Sunday: 10:00 Easter Sunday Mass, 12:00 Urbi et Orbi in St Peter's Square He has also used a wheelchair in recent months because of problems related to his knee. [admission to hospital](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65117270) came ahead of the busiest week in the Christian calendar. Pope Francis will lead Mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital.

Filipino Catholics flocked to churches across the country to celebrate Palm Sunday, the first day of the Holy Week.

Catholics in Bulacan commemorate Palm Sunday on April 2, 2023. At the Apostol San Andres Chapel in Malvar town, Fr. Maria Tan and Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday, as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout ...

let's hope he lasts a long time!" Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. Thank you!" But Francis had promised to be present, and he waved briefly to some 60,000 people as he rode in his popemobile through the square, which was adorned with more than 35,000 plants and flowers. Pope Francis thanked those who prayed for him during his illness Sunday, as he kicked off the holiest week in the Christian calendar just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

Pope Francis attended a Palm Sunday service in St Peter's Square, a day after he was discharged from hospital following successful treatment for a severe ...

It is not yet clear if he will participate in the traditional Good Friday Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession around Rome's ancient Colosseum. In his homily he called on people not to ignore those experiencing great suffering and solitude. Thousands of people waved palm and olive branches as Francis was driven into St.

Waving their palm fronds for the traditional blessing during the Palm Sunday mass (April 2), Filipino Catholics join the Christendom in recalling Jesus ...

During both the Palm Sunday and Easter masses, Francis is expected to remain seated while a cardinal conducts the ceremony at the altar. The Vatican said this ...

Francis’ previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. But as a smiling Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital Saturday after a three-night stay, he told well-wishers he would be presiding over a Palm Sunday ceremony, which will be followed by the Angelus prayer.

Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope Francis as they ...

"We should all continue praying for our Pope Francis this Lenten season. "I hope he has a longer life and is able to get over his condition." Filipino Catholics this year offered prayers for Pope Francis, who was hospitalised on Wednesday after complaining of difficulty breathing.

Pope Francis opened the celebration Mass in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis.

Holy Week culminates on April 9 with Easter Sunday Mass, which recalls the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection. His voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Bundled in a long, white coat and battling a hoarse voice, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St.

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday (Apr 2), as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving ...

Pope Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. Advertisement "I thank you for your participation and also for your prayers, which intensified during these past days.

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will preside over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital ...

He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. The Vatican said this was an arrangement adopted prior to the pope's latest illness, as he is no longer able to stand for long periods.

Pope Francis has opened the celebration of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, presiding at his first ceremony after a hospital stay for bronchitis.

At one point during the nearly 20-minute jaunt over the cobblestones, he was driven down a stretch of the boulevard lined with cafes and souvenir shops that leads to St. Finally, Francis went back aboard the open-topped popemobile to loop around and through the square, as he smiled and waved to the faithful, many of whom held aloft national flags. At least one prelate gave him a kiss on each cheek. His voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained. Holy Week culminates on April 9 with Peter's Square saw him conduct his his regular Wednesday public audience.

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday, as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital ...

Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. The Vatican said this was an arrangement adopted prior to the pope's latest illness, as he is no longer able to stand for long periods.

Pontiff, 86, speaks with 'weak and slightly breathless voice' after treatment for severe bronchitis.

He gave a special blessing for the Caravan of Peace, a charity mission that set off for Ukraine from Italy in recent days. In his homily, he called on the faithful to “take care of those who are left alone”. Tests had ruled out Covid-19, heart problems and pneumonia before the pontiff was diagnosed with bronchitis. [“I’m still alive,” the pope said](https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/apr/01/i-wasnt-frightened-pope-francis-leaves-hospital-video) after his discharge on Saturday from Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he underwent a series of tests after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pain. Francis, 86, arrived in the square, in which more than 30,000 people had gathered, onboard the popemobile. As he greeted well-wishers outside the hospital he embraced an emotional mother whose five-year-old daughter had died in the hospital overnight.

Pope Francis' sudden hospitalization highlights the 86-year-old pontiff's increasing frailty. ANTIPOLO, Philippines – Thousands of Filipino Catholics ...

Holy Week, which ends on Easter Sunday, marks the last week of Lent, when Christians are called on to fast, pray and give alms to the needy. “We should all continue praying for our Pope Francis this Lenten season. Filipino Catholics this year offered prayers for Pope Francis, who was hospitalized on Wednesday, March 29, after complaining of difficulty breathing.

Thousands of people waved palm and olive branches as Francis was driven into St. Peter's Square sitting in the back of a white, open-topped vehicle, ...

It is not yet clear if he will participate in the traditional Good Friday Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession around Rome's ancient Colosseum. In his homily he called on people not to ignore those experiencing great suffering and solitude. Thousands of people waved palm and olive branches as Francis was driven into St.

Catholic priests invited the faithful to attend the Palm Sunday Mass on April 2, the start of the Holy Week. According to Fr. Earl Valdez, Quiapo Church ...

Hold on to Him no matter what because at the end of the day, He is the only one capable of giving us the life of glory, life with God in eternity,” he said. The grand entrance is like a reenactment,” he said in a message to reporters. to noon and 3:00 p.m.

Hundreds of Catholic devotees flocked at Quiapo Church on Sunday in view of the Palm Sunday, which marks the first day of the Holy Week.

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Thousands of Christian pilgrims have participated in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and is the start of the church’s most solemn week, which includes the Good Friday re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion and death and his resurrection on Worshipers carried palm fronds and olive branches and marched from the top of the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem's historic Old City, home to holy sites of the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths. JERUSALEM -- Thousands of Christian pilgrims participated in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.