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Faced with such significant absences, those present not only responded with closeness in prayer but also with a message of joy, defying the rain-laden clouds looming over the Holy City.
The Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack in Russia — which killed at least 130 people — a claim that U.S. intelligence officials have confirmed.
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. The Passion narrative is read, and the faithful participate throughout the reading.
Pope Francis chose not to read the prepared homily, but reminded the faithful: ‘Today, we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of Our Lord’s Paschal mystery.’
This day is formally called ‘Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.’ There’s a reason for that.
COMMENTARY: ‘In Holy Week,’ says Pope Francis, ‘we live the crowning moment of this journey, of this plan of love that runs through the entire history of the relations between God and humanity.’
Sunday, March 24, is Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.
In a brief message before the prayer, he invited Catholics to live Holy Week ‘as the tradition of God’s holy faithful people teaches us, that is, accompanying the Lord Jesus with faith and love.’
‘Brothers and sisters, a love like this, embracing us totally and to the very end, a love of Jesus like this, has the capacity to turn our stony hearts into hearts of flesh, and make them capable of mercy, tenderness and compassion.’
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 tomb — along with the Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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