Palm Sunday - Liturgical Prayers
I. BLESSING OF PALMS AND PROCESSION
Introduction by the Celebrant
A. Jerusalem: Place of Suffering and of Triumph
We know from the school of life that not every day is a day of joy and bliss:
Tuesday of Holy Week, April 12
Tuesday of Holy Week, April 12
Isaiah 49:1-6 / John 13:21-33, 36-38
Jesus talks about betrayal; The disciples were amazed at Jesus' words.
5th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 9
5th Week of Lent, Saturday, April 9
Ezekiel 37:21-28 / John 11:45-56
Jesus does remarkable things: Many people put their trust in him.
5th Week of Lent, Friday, April 8
5th Week of Lent, Friday, April 8
Jeremiah 20:10-13 / John 10:31-42
The Jews rebuke Jesus; "You, a man, are making yourself God.”
5th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 7
5th Week of Lent, Thursday, April 7
Genesis 17:3-9 / John 8:51-59
God covenants Abraham; “I will be your God.”
Lent 5 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (See Second Reading)
With St Paul we say today: "I forget the past and I strain ahead for what is still to come, for the prize to which God calls us." May the strength of the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
5th Week of Lent: April 4-9
April 4 Monday: (St. Isidore, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church):
Context: It was the first night of the Jewish Festival of the Tabernacles (Festival of Booths), and Jesus was standing in the Court of the Women in the Temple courtyard in Jerusalem.
5th Week of Lent, Wednesday, April 6th
5th Week of Lent, Wednesday, April 6th
Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28 / John 8:31-42
Jesus talks about his teaching; "Keep my word and you will know the truth. "