Finding Faith: Jesus makes a statement in humility

Jesus died, but did not remain in death, but was awakened by God: without the extraordinary resurrection there would probably be no Christianity. This salvation could also have been experienced by the "good criminal" Dismas. Christ's Passion is a bloody, brutal, extraordinary, and ultimately radiant story, which has always been portrayed in the fine arts, music, literature, and not least in Stations of the Cross and Fasting Cribs. It begins on P…

Bishop Strickland: Palm Sunday represents the intersection of Christ's glory and humility

Palm Sunday reveals the nature of human hearts and the quiet resolve of the Sacred Heart. Christ receives their praise, knowing it will turn to scorn, and yet He does this willingly.

In a world of broken promises, Palm Sunday represents the one promise always kept

Today is Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian calendar.

Palm Sunday observed in Virudhunagar district

Palm Sunday procession in Virudhunagar district depicts Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, concluding Lent fasting for Christians.

What has changed in me?

When I was a child, I always looked forward to Palm Sunday. I was captivated by the sight of young coconut leaves artistically woven into crosses, the priest blessing the palms, the solemn procession of the “12 apostles” in crisp white, and children dressed as angels with flowing garments and makeshift wings. These images brought life and color to the celebration. But during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I missed these joyful scenes. Stra…

Faith column: Palm Sunday reminds us Jesus is a different kind of King

Some see Jesus as heir to a Hebrew king. Others see him as a warrior-general sent by God to defeat their enemies. We so want to see Jesus parading on a war horse that we try to ignore the donkey…