Carmel Bulletin, 4 March 2018 Sometimes we can get really hung up on words. Take “Palm” Sunday for example. Yes, it was a practice in Palestine in Jesus’ time to use palm branches to welcome dignitaries. Yet, when looking through a reputable Bible translation, only the gospel according to John specifically names palm branches. In … Continue reading Pick a branch, Any Branch
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Carmel Bulletin, 27 April 2014 We have recently celebrated again the liturgies of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. The first of these was the celebration of Palm Sunday. The full title of this day, as provided in the Missal, shows us exactly what we celebrate on this day. Palm Sunday of the Passion of … Continue reading Recalling Palm Sunday
The season of Lent will begin in just over three weeks. Despite it not being a holy day obligation, many Catholics take time to participate in the liturgical celebrations of Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season. As its name suggests, ashes are a symbol synonymous with this day. On Ash Wednesday, we are … Continue reading 29/1/12 – Palms and Ashes
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