Introduction: A King Who Defies Expectations When we imagine a king entering his city, we picture majestic horses, golden chariots, and mighty armies. But Jesus, the King of Kings, chose something radically different—a humble donkey. This gesture was far from random; it was loaded with deep theological meaning, fulfilling an …
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Introduction: A Gesture That Holds a Mystery Palm Sunday is one of the most profound and seemingly contradictory celebrations in the Catholic liturgy. On one hand, we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where He was welcomed with palms and hosannas. On the other, just days later, those same cries …
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Holy Week is the heart of the Christian liturgical calendar. It is the time when the Church relives the final days of Jesus on Earth: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, His Passion, His death on the cross, and His glorious Resurrection. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the liturgy guides …
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Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where He was welcomed with palms and cheers. Yet, within days, the same crowd that had acclaimed Him turned against Him, shouting, “Crucify Him!” This contradiction speaks directly to us: How do we receive Jesus in our lives today? Are we faithful …
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Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and introduces us to the deepest mystery of our faith: the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a day of contrasts, where the joy of the people acclaiming Christ as King will soon turn into the cry …
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