Commentary

There are echoes of Romeo and Juliet, but the ending is happier.

There is a unique detail that stands out in Mark’s gospel account of the Resurrection. Peter receives special mention. There was a young man clothed in a white robe sitting inside the tomb.

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It has traditionally been known as Palm Sunday because the Mass begins with a gospel text that recounts how palm branches were used to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem, and because palm branches are blessed at the beginning of Mass and carried in procession as part of the Entrance Rite. It has also traditionally been known as Passion Sunday because the Passion Narrative is proclaimed during the Liturgy of the Word.

Solidarity with hospitality workers; vigilance over issues affecting Church 

Division in the household can certainly dim the glory of domestic life. Jesus grew up in the stability of the Holy Family, and after those hidden years, later taught during his earthly ministry that a house divided cannot stand.

One of God's more timid creatures is embodied with deep religious symbolism forever tied to the Jewish and Christian faiths. The gentle lamb appears as a sacrificial saving grace from Exodus through the New Testament.

St. Joseph is honored with two feasts each year, March 19, the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and May 1, St. Joseph the Worker.