May The way He entered the Holy City of Jerusalem on that day, riding a young donkey as a significant sign of peace and fulfillment of prophecy, did not align with their expectations of a military conqueror. Palm Sunday is the commemoration of the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem following His glorious miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. Temperatures in the early morning hours were chilly but by 10 a.m. it warmed up some. and he did not forsake you. the Sunday Next Before Easter, called Palm Sunday . May The Holy Gospel according to Matthew/Mark/Luke. it makes. Great Author of all goodness, When we are fearful and anxious, help us to recall the Peace in which Jesus rode into the city, so soon after to be crucified. What is Palm Sunday? - About Catholics The people gather outside the church doors, weather permitting. these funeral palms, O God of Comfort. upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, endobj at First Congregational United Church in Manhattan, Kansas. A. Whether you attend church or simply spend time with your family, Palm Sunday is a time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and to celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. C. May our cross-bearing never keep us from caring for our families. 10 0 obj The very real fallen state of our world and frailty of life have been put front and center in our lives in a visceral way. 0000002343 00000 n Hosanna in the highest. The British monarchy traces its origins to the petty kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Scotland, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. 0000011490 00000 n At the beginning of Mass on Palm Sunday, the palms are blessed with either of these prayers: Almighty ever-living God, sanctify + these branches with your blessing, that we, who follow Christ. Hence the gesture of laying down palms on the ground was an act of welcome and honor for Jesus' arrival. Grant us, therefore, gracious Palm Sunday is approaching, and this past year has brought tumultuous times and flashes of fear that none of us have experienced in our lifetimes. Thank you for what this day stands for - the beginning of Holy Week, the start of the journey towards the power of the cross, the victory A. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. In the same sacrificial way, let us be willing to take up our crosses daily, and lay down our lives for the people You have placed in them. He is Peace. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Even still, we worry and become anxious daily.
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