Palm Sunday
Jesus' entry into Jerusalem marked the coming of the kingdom that the King-Messiah would accomplish through the Passover of his Death and Resurrection. It is with the celebration of that entry on Palm Sunday that the Church's liturgy solemnly opens Holy Week. (Catechism of the Catholic Church par. 560)
In the Gospel according to Luke, scripture experts described the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the beginning of His teaching ministry in the city. Yet it was also His last days to complete His mission. His mission is to sanctify the whole world by the shedding of His precious blood.
Thus, the Church commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the inauguration of Holy Week. We are entering the most holy days of the year. We will be sanctified again, especially during the Paschal Triduum, the celebration of Christ’s last supper, passion, death, and resurrection, in which, at Easter, we will renew our baptismal vows. We need to cooperate to receive God’s sanctifying grace, and so, let us participate in the celebrations with all sincerity to have a meaningful and fruitful Holy Week.
A blessed Holy Week to all.
Fr. Leo Ayuyao, SSS
