Sunday, April 2, 2023

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PALM BRANCHES

 

The blessing of the Palms celebrates the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem, which becomes the prelude to the Passion and other events of Holy Week.

The Palm Sunday Mass itself is therefore focused entirely on the Passion. The palms should be taken home, where they will serve as a reminder of the victory of Christ, which they celebrated in the procession. (PS 29).