In most Christian rites, Palm Sunday is celebrated by the blessing and distribution of palm branches (or the branches of other, native trees), representing the palm branches that the crowd scattered before Christ as he rode into Jerusalem. These …

Feb 17, 2025 · Blessing of the Palms: In many churches, the palm branches are blessed during the Palm Sunday service. These blessed palms are considered symbols of Christ's victory over death and are often kept by worshippers in their homes as a token of blessing and protection.

After Palm Sunday Mass you will likely come home with some palm branches and may ask yourself, “what do I do with these? ” Or, as we approach Palm Sunday, you have dried-out palms from last year tucked behind a crucifix or other religious picture that you are not sure what to …

Mar 22, 2024 · Palm Sunday is marked by special traditions and Mass readings. It prepares us to remember Christ’s death and resurrection. Here are five things to know about Palm Sunday!

Palm Sunday refers to the day on which Jesus entered Jerusalem in a manner that fulfilled long-awaited messianic prophecies, marking the beginning of His final week before the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection.

Feb 24, 2025 · Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed Him by waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!” This event reminds Christians to open their hearts to Jesus and commit to following Him.

Feb 25, 2025 · Palm Sunday, in the Christian tradition, the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is associated in many churches with the blessing and procession of palms (leaves of the date palm or twigs from locally available trees).

Nov 21, 2024 · Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, stands as one of the most spiritually significant days in Christianity. This day commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and marks the start of Holy Week—a time of reflection, humility, and preparation for the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Feb 29, 2024 · Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before Easter, marking the beginning of Holy Week. It is a biblical event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Jesus rode into the city on a donkey on this day, symbolizing peace, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, and signifying his kingship.

Feb 21, 2025 · Churches often hand out palm branches as part of their Palm Sunday services, but each church has its own customs surrounding this practice. Generally, the palms are blessed by a priest before ...