Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem:
Gospel: Luke 19.28-40 Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey the crowd treat him like a King.
The Passion:
First Reading: Isaiah 50.4-7
Psalm: #22 … Refrain: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Second Reading: Philippians 2.6-11
Gospel Acclamation: Christ became obedient for us to death, even death on a Cross. Therefore God exalted him, and gave him the name above every name. (Philippians 2.8-9) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel: Luke 22.14-23.56 The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
Theme: Jesus is obedient to the will of God, even though it meant great agony for him for our sakes.
Commentary: by Jane Prini:
Have you ever gotten a bluster or boot bash? Sometimes these happen on long walks or when running in rubber boots.