Palm Sunday Reflections
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio explains why the Catholic practice of careful, repeated meditation on the Passion of Christ
is important. It is the climax of the entire history of Revelation and
Redemption. It's the ultimate Revelation of two intertwined realities:
human sin and divine love. Fr. Alex McAllister says it entirely typifies
the paradoxical nature of the Kingdom Christ came to inaugurate.
The King had come to dinner at Simon’s house. Fr. Joseph Pelligrino
homilizes how Jesus was anointed with costly perfume in respect. But the
Noble One said it was actually a preparation for his burial.
Fr. Demetrius R. Dumm says If we take this little story of the
anointing of Jesus seriously, we will learn that the passion story is not primarily about how much Jesus suffered, but rather about how much he loved. The glorious Son of God who "reigns from the wood" transformed our death from a curse into the door of eternal life, as Father Cusick explains.Fr. John Foley declares that the real basis of kingship is serving the people. And Jesus, the true leader, lets go of everything in allegiance to God and in service of His people. And the cross, Fr. James Gilhooley explains, reveals people's hatred for God and God's love for people. And this, according to Fr. Orly Sapuay, MS, is the week we carry our own cross. While Fr. Phil Bloom tells us that if we fix our attention on Christ crucified., we will see a more profound justice at work. And it has a name: the Divine Mercy.
Holy Week
The Holy Week message is "Salvation Through Christ: This is where we're going!" as we celebrate with Christians all across the world. And if like many, you haven't been blessed with the opportunity to spend Holy Week in the holy city of Jerusalem, you can follow Paul Dion, STL, as he narrates his Holy Week in the Holy Land experience - one day at a time - begining with this Palm Sunday Report: "JERUSALEM! JERUSALEM! JERUSALEM!"
In
the weeks leading to Holy Week, many of you might have witnessed First
Eucharist celebration for the young children in your parish. Fr
Longenecker explains quite well "The Many Advantages of First Confessions at a Tender Age."
And as we move towards the end of Holy Week, hundreds of thousands are
expected to join the the U.S. Catholic Church during March 30 Easter
Vigils.
Another eventful week in our Catholic world. Have a great and blessed new week.
Keep the Faith. peace.
Wally Arida
Publisher & Editor in chief
BURNING QUESTION: What two sacraments were instituted by Jesus on Holy Thursday?
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PASTORAL HISPANA: La Cruz es fuente de vida para todos los Cristianos
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The Holy Week message is "Salvation Through Christ: This is where we're going!" as we celebrate with Christians all across the world. And if like many, you haven't been blessed with the opportunity to spend Holy Week in the holy city of Jerusalem, you can follow Paul Dion, STL, as he narrates his Holy Week in the Holy Land experience - one day at a time - begining with this Palm Sunday Report: "JERUSALEM! JERUSALEM! JERUSALEM!"
In
the weeks leading to Holy Week, many of you might have witnessed First
Eucharist celebration for the young children in your parish. Fr
Longenecker explains quite well "The Many Advantages of First Confessions at a Tender Age."
And as we move towards the end of Holy Week, hundreds of thousands are
expected to join the the U.S. Catholic Church during March 30 Easter
Vigils. Another eventful week in our Catholic world. Have a great and blessed new week.
Keep the Faith. peace.
Wally Arida
Publisher & Editor in chief
BURNING QUESTION: What two sacraments were instituted by Jesus on Holy Thursday?
FEATURED BLOG: Jerusalem, My Jerusalem
PASTORAL HISPANA: La Cruz es fuente de vida para todos los Cristianos
Post a comment below.
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