A Brief Passion Sunday Reflection

What are you passionate about?

Holy Week begins with the celebration of Passion Sunday, commonly known as Palm Sunday because it commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem (with the crowds laying palm branches along his path) shortly before his arrest, conviction, execution, and resurrection. Passion Sunday is a reminder of how Jesus was passionate about his ministry — he was willing to remain faithful to it even when the fickle tide of popular opinion turned against him.
       It's a reminder to us that, like Jesus, we must be steadfast and faithful in our own pursuit of social justice, even when it is unpopular. When we do, the joy of the Paschal Mystery will be ours.
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