Reflection

Gospel

Palm Sunday- Passion Sunday

And when they were drawing near to Jerusalem and to Bethania at the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, and said to them: ‘Go into the village that is over against you, and immediately at your coming in there, you shall find a colt tied, upon which no man has yet sat on: loosen him, and bring him. And if any man shall say to you, What are you doing? say that the Lord has a need for him: and immediately he will let him come here’.                                                                                                                                             And going their way, they found the colt tied before the gate without, in the meeting of two ways: and they loosen him. And some of them that stood there, said to them: Why do you loosen the colt? They  said to them as Jesus had commanded them; and they let him go with them. They brought the colt to Jesus; and they lay their garments on him, and he sat upon him. And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down boughs from the trees, and strewed them in the way. And they that went before and they that followed, cried, saying: Hosanna, blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David that comes: Hosanna in the highest.                                         Mark 11: 1- 10

Reflection

Palm Sunday vividly commemorates Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Beginning with His joyous entry into Jerusalem, the narrative swiftly transitions to the profound events of His Passion. This coming Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy week and the time when Christians commemorate Jesus' 'triumphal entry' into Jerusalem. The Gospels tell us he was greeted with crowds waving palm branches and crying 'Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! The scriptures and Psalms echo the depth of Jesus' suffering, fulfilling His own words on the cross. Philippians elevates Jesus as our humble Lord and Savior, culminating in the Gospel's recount of the Last Supper and Jesus' willing sacrifice as our Redeemer. This day invites us to meditate on Christ's immense love and the salvation He offers, reflecting on the profound implications of His sacrificial journey for us.

Julie Leonard Religious Education Leader/Wellbeing Leader