Palm Sunday, the Beginning of Holy Week

Today is Palm Sunday.

For Christians, it recalls Jesus's  entry into Jerusalem.

He rode a donkey, indicating great humility and peace.

People who lined both sides of the street, on that day, honored him by waving palms. 

It was an atmosphere of joy and high spirits.

While it was a triumphant day, it also was to signify the beginning of Holy Week.

Christians know the horror and sorrow of Christ's passion that was to follow, His brutal death on a cross, and then, in glory and supreme happiness, His rising from the dead after three days.

This is a very significant week for Christians.  

It moves them from tears and heartbreak to hearts filled with joy, relief, and deep contentment.

Palms are distributed in churches throughout the world. 

Many people fashion them into little crosses which can be brought home.

Jesus, the King of Kings, is an example of kindness, humility, peace, perseverance, and immense, never ending love.

ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH PALM SUNDAY?

Palm Sunday

Today Christians around the world celebrate Palm Sunday.

Long palms are given away at church services.  

My late husband always made little crosses out of them for our kids on this blessed day.

Now, my daughter makes them for her children.

I have one right on my bedroom dresser.

It is one week before Easter.

The week ahead, for Christians, is one of reliving the sorrow of Christ's suffering and dying on the cross.

Joy will be restored on Easter Sunday in recognition of Christ's rising from the dead.

By his act of sacrifice, He gave hope for our world.

May all of you, whether Christian or not, have a peaceful love-filled day today.

Palm Sunday

Today is Palm Sunday.

In the Catholic Church, everyone who attends Mass goes home with long palm fronds.

My late husband used to make them into crosses.

One cross, from last year, still hangs on the wall near the kitchen door.

To me, Palm Sunday is a kind of sad celebration because it marks the beginning of Holy Week.

During that week, we re-live the passion of Christ, ending in the horrific crucifixion on Good Friday.

But then, three days later, on Easter Sunday, we celebrate His rising from the dead. That day is one of great exultation and unparalleled joy.

Anyone who has not seen and would like to see,  the video of my sister, Diane's church's Easter concert, La Via Dolorosa,  you will find a link below.

 Her son, Allen, who is also my Godson, worked on the video, too.

They live in Southern California and that's where their church is located.

Both Mom and son did a magnificent job.

For me, it was a highlight of this year's entire Easter season.

If you listen to the concert and watch the video, try to see and hear it to the very end. 

It is a soul-touching event.

https://youtu.be/sy3GrNTWGGw

DO YOU CELEBRATE EASTER?

Palm Sunday

One week to go until Easter.

Every year, the big bush in the front yard gets covered with colorful plastic Easter eggs.

This year, however, we might have to forgo that colorful phenomena.

There is just too much snow to trudge through to get to the bush.  Whaaaa  whaaa

Hopefully, there will be other years.

Today is Palm Sunday.  

Long palm fronds are distributed in church, commemorating the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem via donkey.  

The crowd welcomed Him by waving the palms.

Hope you have a peaceful Palm Sunday!

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL PLANS FOR THIS PALM SUNDAY?