It is a special liturgy, this Sunday of April 13, 2014, known as “Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.” If you were tempted to think of it as just another Mass but with a few additions, prepare to drop that assumption. Passion Sunday is a very deep vision of the heart and soul of Christianity. Our Discussion Questions will guide your Online Sunday Bible Study sessions with your family, friends and church groups.
Hosanna! Let Us Welcome the Lord!

These events may have happened two thousand years or so ago. But in a certain sense, Fr. Alex McAllister SDS reminds us, they are happening right here and now. Catholics must stand at attention one Sunday each year as they listen to the entire passion narrative read aloud. Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio tells us that this careful, repeated meditation on the Passion of Christ is important because the Passion is the ultimate Revelation of two intertwined realities: human sin and divine love.
The Cross Reveals the Inner Life of God

The cross shows us God’s heart and the inner life of the Trinity. Fr. Campion P. Gavaler, O.S.B. shows us how how Matthew's passion narrative gives us some insight into the mystery of how the Spirit enabled Jesus to pray through his experience of suffering and dying. On the cross, there is not just one person, Jesus. Fr. Ron Rolheiser points out that .
Holy Week in The Holy Land
The ideal way to spend Holy Week is to fly to Israel. Since we will not be able to do that, our parish church is the Holy Land. Within those walls, Fr. James Gilhooley tells us, we must be creative enough to find Jerusalem - the Upper Room, Gethsemane, Calvary, and the Tomb.

We share with you, our readers, the Holy Week spiritual journey of one who walks the streets of Jerusalem as Christians worldwide celebrate the suffering and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. May they enrich your own personal Holy week experience.
Jerusalem, My Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, YOU ARE MINE!
Why do they come? What does it mean?
Palm Sunday in the Holy Land
"Do this in memory of me" - Holy Thursday at the Holy Land
Last Supper Reflection from the Holy Land
Jerusalem - Good Friday
Jerusalem Pilgrimage" - Holy Saturday
"Jesus of Galilee, The Nazorean"
"The Dead Sea Comes Alive"
A Guide to Celebrating Our Holiest Week

Plus here's "A Practical Guide to the Liturgies of Holy Week." Fr. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. describes what goes on during these days and why. We hope to entice you to participate in these liturgies if you are not in the habit of doing so; and if you are already a “regular” during Holy Week, we hope this brief explanation will help you enter into “our holiest week” with an even greater appreciation of its meaning.
And with Lent reaching its climax, we know it's never too late to also share with you all Rich Reece's "Spiritual tips for the best Lent ever." And Deacon Greg Kandra adds that it's also never too late to revisit the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If anyone has been away from the confessional for a while, now is a good time to make a return visit. Need help? Look no further.

Another eventful week in our Catholic World. Have a Spirit-filled and blessed Holy Week.
Keep the Faith. Peace.
Wally Arida
Publisher & Editor in chief
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