On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Catholic Church celebrates Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, marking the beginning of Holy Week. This solemn day commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and sets the stage for His Passion.
📖 Mass Readings for Palm Sunday (Year C)
Procession with Palms – Gospel:
- Luke 19:28–40
- Jesus instructs His disciples to fetch a colt for His entry into Jerusalem. As He rides in, the crowd joyfully praises God, proclaiming, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
First Reading:
- Isaiah 50:4–7
- The prophet speaks of the suffering servant who, despite being beaten and spat upon, remains steadfast, saying, “The Lord GOD is my help; therefore I am not disgraced.”
Responsorial Psalm:
- Psalm 22:8–9, 17–18, 19–20, 23–24
- A lamentation that foreshadows Christ’s Passion: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
Second Reading:
- Philippians 2:6–11
- Paul reflects on Jesus’ humility and obedience unto death, emphasizing that “God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name.”
Gospel:
- Luke 22:14–23:56 (or shorter form: Luke 23:1–49)
- The Passion narrative recounts the Last Supper, Jesus’ agony in the garden, His arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial.
These readings invite the faithful to meditate on the profound love and sacrifice of Christ, encouraging a deeper participation in the mysteries of Holy Week
