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PALM SUNDAY

PALM SUNDAY. Introduction History Liturgy Matters Readings In my own words…. Introduction. Palm Sunday as part of Holy Week Focus Different layers OT prophecy Expectation of the Jews Expectation of the Disciples Mind of Jesus Our Expectations. History. Significance of Palm branches

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PALM SUNDAY

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  1. PALM SUNDAY • Introduction • History • Liturgy Matters • Readings • In my own words…

  2. Introduction • Palm Sunday as part of Holy Week • Focus • Different layers • OT prophecy • Expectation of the Jews • Expectation of the Disciples • Mind of Jesus • Our Expectations

  3. History • Significance of Palm branches • Ancient times – symbol of victory and triumph • NT – symbol of martyrdom • Ps 91 – represents Paradise • 4th century – symbol of Resurrection [foinix & phoenix]

  4. History (con’t) • 1st c. – one of 12 Major Feasts • 5th c. – practice in Jerusalem • By 600 AD – name of Palm Sunday • 8th c. – Rite of Blessing of Palms • Middle Ages – Procession of Palms • 1955 – Reform of Holy Week

  5. Liturgy Matters • Paradox – desolation and exaltation • Kenosis – key to understanding paradox • Assembly – threshold nature • Procession – journey with Jesus • Ending – open ended

  6. Readings • Sequence • Gospel Mk 11:1-10 [Procession with Palms] • 1st Reading Is 50:4-7 [3rd servant song] • 2nd Reading Phil 2:6-11 • Gospel Mk 15:1-39

  7. 1st Reading • 3rd servant song – discipleship, teaching • Sufferings – overcome by meekness & faith • Our struggles // Christ’s • Trust • Solidarity with marginalised

  8. 2nd Reading • Liturgical Hymn in Judeo-Christian Church • v.6 Divine Pre-existence • v.7 Humiliation of Incarnation • v.8 Humiliation of Death • v.9 Celestial Exaltation • v.10 Adoration by the Universe • v.11 Jesus’ New Title: Kyrios • Kenosis • Thankfulness • The story of Holy Week in miniature

  9. Gospel • God’s presence a great discovery • Trust • Conversion

  10. In my own words… Baptism, moment of victory Dilemma of temptations Distress of suffering Individual choice Jesus, our model Self-emptying and exaltation

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