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Passion Sunday - B - March 29, 2015
Hope
The Passion narrative in Mark paints a scene of humiliation. The great Jesus of Nazareth hung from a cross. He was abandoned by his closest followers, arrested alone, judged and executed in a swift manner. Yet, Jesus did not give up hope. He shares that hope with us for our darkest times.
WEEKLY BLOG In this week's blog, we ponder if we are clueless.
VIDEOCAST In this week's videocast, we look into the short version of Mark's Passion.
MP3 PODCAST This week's audio podcast reveals my most personal tragedy, one that was shared with the community I live in. Theshared experience asks the question: Where you there?
PALM PROCESSION In these passages from John, Jesus entered the city of David with kingly imagery; he evoked the Psalms. This wouldbe his last public appearance in John before his arrest and execution.
FIRST READING In the passage from (Second) Isaiah, the author faced shame and ridicule for sharing the good news of immanentrelease from captivity. Christians apply this verses to Jesus in his suffering and death.
PSALM Psalm 22 speaks of tough times, when enemies surround and threaten us. It is a hymn of hope in the tough times, a theme Jesusalluded to on the cross.
SECOND READING The second reading presents the magnificent hymn about the Christ found in Philippians 2. Like the Suffering Servantfrom Isaiah, the hymn shows us a Christ who would empty himself to become one like us, and would be obedient unto death.
GOSPEL The Passion according to Mark is one of liberation, hope, and love. Through pain and death, he gave his life for us, to us.
CHILDREN”S READINGS In the story for the Gospel, little Tommie faced a huge challenge, despite the disdain of his own teammates andthe skepticism of the crowd.
CATECHISM LINK This week, children can reflect on the Stations of the Cross.
FAMILY ACTIVITY Use the palm branches your family members receive this Sunday to construct palm crosses. Share the Passion of Jesuswith your family, a few passages each day. Use the palm crosses to remind your family of Jesus' journey to his death and resurrection.
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