PALM SUNDAY of the PASSION of the LORD
Palm Sunday Mass will be on YouTube from 8am Sunday morning
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches have moved online to stay connected. God is faithfully connecting us to the people He has purposefully placed around us. Nothing, not physical separation nor pandemic, can separate us from the love of Jesus Christ, the hope we share in Him, and the celebratory anticipation of His assured return. Through these uncertain times, when nothing looks the way we expected it would or are used to, one thing remains the same: God. “On the heels of Palm Sunday, as we begin this Holy Week, may we constantly be reminded of its significance and value for our lives today. That very important day in history, when Jesus began His journey towards the cross.”
Here Are 5 Ways to Celebrate Palm Sunday at Home This Year
1. Read the Gospel Accounts
We can draw close to God by reading the truth of His Word. Mt 21:1-11, Mt 26:14-27:66
2. Prayer and Fasting
In these uncertain times, drawing closer to God brings healing and encouragement to our souls. Setting aside time to sit in prayer with our Father and sacrificing distractions in order to focus on Him, allows us our understanding of the significance of Jesus riding into the Holy City on Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to be sharpened. Prayer and fasting are a facet of worshipping our great God.
Quarantine has not kept the church from meeting together. Faithful church leaders have been establishing an online church presence long before the need we face now. Connecting with the local church and tuning into the truth God is speaking through leaders locally, across the country and the globe has never been easier. But, in these uncertain times, we feel like we’re together, even though we’re apart. Tune in online, even though we may not know each other or be in close proximity to each other physically, now more than ever we feel connected through Christ.
4. Gather “Palms” Depending on where we live, it may be possible to walk outside of our doors and gather palms or greenery.
5. Adorn your Windows with a Cross. If possible place a Cross in your window or on your veranda for all to see.