Palm Sunday.

Today we mark Christ’s humble but triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding a lowly donkey, as followers spread palm branches and garments to pave His way. We may walk in procession at the start of Mass, holding blessed palms and singing a hymn, our priest vested in red. Later in the Mass, we hear the Passion Gospel of Luke . Soon after this tale, we are at the Last Supper. Then we bear Christ’s sufferings – His scourging, His judgement, His cross and crucifixion. Now we will enter Holy Week, days of contrition, hush, waiting, preparing, hoping, as the great Easter feast approaches.