Faith Formation

Reflection from Deacon Dave:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, today, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord is the last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. At Mass, we receive palm branches and some will be brought to the homebound and in our nursing care facilities, which recall the palms used to line Jesus’ path as a sign of homage. The priest gives this introduction:
Dear friends in Christ, for five weeks of lent we have been preparing, by works of charity and self-sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord’s paschal mystery. Today we come together to begin this solemn celebration in union with the whole Church throughout the world. Christ entered in triumph into his own city, Dand to rise again. Let us remember with devotion this entry which began his saving work and follow him with lively faith. United with him in his sufferings on the cross, may we share his resurrection and new life.”
During Holy Week, we walk with Christ through his passion, death and resurrection, As we do so, we seek to recognize the face of Christ in all who suffer injustice and recommit ourselves to the suffering Christ in our brothers and sisters: [1] Carry a cross in your pocket this week as a reminder to pray for those who bear he burdens of violence and suffering; [2] Learn more of the Church’s response to torture and take action: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and -action/human-life-and-dignity/torture/torture-is-a-moral-issue. Cfm.; [3] Pray that the Church will stand strong in defending the dignity of the human person as your prayerfully reflect on these words of Sr. Oscar Romero taken from his homily on December 31, 1977:
“The church…believes that in each person is the Creature’s image and that everyone who tramples it offends God. As holy defender of God’s rights and of his images, the church must cry out. It takes as spittle in its face, as lashes on its back, as the cross in it passion, all that human beings suffer”
“Lord, help me to be more like you”
Sincerely submitted your brother in Christ,
Deacon Dave
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