Sunday, April 2, 2023

WHY THE LITURGY BEGINS WITH A PROCESSION

 

The commemoration of the entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem has, according to ancient custom, been celebrated with a solemn procession, in which the faithful in song and gesture imitate the Hebrew children who went to meet the Lord, singing 'Hosanna'.


The Procession may take place only once, before the Mass that has the largest attendance, even of this should be in the evening of Saturday or Sunday.