Study, Pray, Serve: Palm Sunday

Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday.

1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7

• The prophet speaks to the weary rousing words with the help of God.
• He is not disgraced, even in the face of attack and mockery.

Psalm – 22:8-9,17-20,23-24

• “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
• READ THIS PSALM in light of the Passion of Jesus Christ!

2nd Reading – Philippians 2:6-11

• Jesus “emptied himself” by taking on our human form and being crucified for our sake.
• Because of his obedience to the Father’s will, his name is exalted above all names, and before him every knee shall bend – in heaven, on earth, and under the earth – proclaiming that he is Lord.

Gospel – Mark 14:1-15:47

• Take time this week to read and pray over Mark’s account of the Passion of the Lord.
• May the death of Jesus help us to discern the immensity of God’s love for us all.

Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#37,#38)

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