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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus's entry into Jerusalem. The feast occurs annually on the Sunday before Easter.
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Are you allowed to eat fish on Palm Sunday?
In the Catholic Church, fish may be eaten on any day of the year. Some Anglicans and Episcopalians choose to follow Roman Catholic fast and abstinence practices, so such people would presumably not avoid eating fish on religious grounds.
Eastern Orthodox Christians and Oriental Orthodox Christians generally have stricter fast and abstinence rules than Western Christians. Some of these Eastern Church have had abstinence rules may prohibit fish on certain days, including Palm Sunday, and some of them may continue to have these rules in force for their members. Individual Churches may follow abstinence rules that vary from one national church to another within the larger Orthodox Communion or Oriental Orthodox Communion, and the rules may change over time as well.
How did the arrest and trial of Jesus affect Palm Sunday?
The gospels tell us that when Jesus was arrested and taken before Pontius Pilate, the Jews bayed for his crucifixion, even preferring to free Barabbas rather than free Jesus. There seems to have been no one among the Jews who would be satisfied with anything less than his crucifixion.
Mark's Gospel was the earliest of the New Testament gospels and in this Gospel, it is not palm leaves, but leafy branches that are spread on the road as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, just as the Jews used leafy branches in the celebration of the Sukkoth festival. Mark 11:8 says (NAB), "Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields." The words used at the Sukkoth are reflected in Mark 11:9: "And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord."
John Shelby Spong (Jesus for the NonReligious) says the story came from a Jewish festival actually held at an entirely different time of year: The ]ewish eight day celebration of the harvest, known as Sukkoth, and also called the Festival of the Tabernacles or Booths, was probably the most popular holiday among the Jews in the first century. In the observance of Sukkoth, worshippers processed through Jerusalem and in the Temple, waving a bunch of leafy branches made of willow, myrtle and palm. As they waved these branches in that procession, the worshippers recited words from Psalm 118, the psalm normally used at Sukkoth. Among these words were "Save us, we beseech you, O Lord." Save us in Hebrew is hosianna or 'hosanna'. This is typically followed by "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. (Psalm 118:25-6).
Mark took the Sukkoth traditions and transferred them from autumn to the Passover season for the procession story. Because the Passover season is too early for 'leafy branches' (except palms), John changed this to 'palm branches', creating our modern tradition of Palm Sunday. In the earliest account of Palm Sunday, leafy branches were used, but these were not really available at that time of year, leading to the conclusion that this story is an elaboration to demonstrate a capricious and unpredictable character in the Jerusalem people, who would shortly demand the crucifixion of Jesus.
The priest wears red because that is the color that is called for on Palm Sunday, thus the altar should be red as well.
What do people eat on Palm Sunday?
It depends on the religion of the people. In some religions the meat is not allowed , or some other foods which came from animals , but in some others the meat is allowed.
What time masses are on palm Sunday?
There is no official time for Mass to be on Sundays. It depends on your local church.
The first Palm Sunday took place the year Christ rode into Jerusalem, one week before Passover where He has his Passion, Death and subsequent Resurrection. Christ was believed to be 33 years old at this time, so this would mean it would have happened in 33 or 34 A.D. After the creation of the Church, the tradition of Palm Sunday continued by the blessing of palm branches signifying the beginning of Holy Week.
Why do Christians wave the palm leaves during songs on Palm Sunday?
They are bringing the spirit of Baby Jesus back to Earth to sing with them in unison, God will respect them and let them through the gates of Heaven if they welcome his beloved son, Jesus to them.
Answer: Palm Sunday represents Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem the week before He was crucified. The crowds welcomed Him then by waving palm fronds. Christians welcome him now on Palm Sunday the same way.
Was March 24 1963 Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday?
Neither. Palm Sunday was the 7th of April in 1963. Easter Sunday was the 14th of April in 1963.
What happens to religious statues on Palm Sunday?
Prior to Vatican II most churches covered all statues and other decor in the church with purple cloth on Passion Sunday (now palm Sunday) as a sign of mourning and penance. Also during this period the organ or piano went silent as did Mass bells which were replaced with wooden clappers. Few churches follow the tradition today after the 'Protestantization' of the Church that began with Vatican II .
When was Palm Sunday on April 27?
Palm Sunday can never happen on April 27 unless in the Orthodox church. Palm Sunday for the Western church can happen anytime between March 15 and April 18.
How long is the Mass on Palm Sunday or Saturday Mass the day before Palm Sunday?
The Mass on Palm Sunday (which would include the Vigil Mass on Saturday) usually lasts a few minutes longer both because of the distribution of Palms, and that fact that the entire Passion is read at the Gospel. The Passion comprises a good portion of any of the first three Gospels and runs for many pages.
Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday--the Sunday before Easter.
The Palm Sunday story is told four different times in the Bible in all four Gospels. You can find it in Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19. Palm Sunday was when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and all the people praised him saying "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord". They laid palm leaves out in front of his path and the religious leaders of the town were very jealous. This eventually took part in leading to the crucifixion of Christ. By the end of the week, these same people who were praising him as a king were demanding that he be condemned to death. This helps me to remember how double minded we all are sometimes. We can be praising the Lord with our lives one second and then sinfully denying him the next. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, the sixth and last Sunday in Lent, and the first day of Holy Week. Palm Sunday 2010 is celebrated on March 28. The other important days of Holy Week include:
Palm Sunday - Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper and betrayal.
Good Friday - The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday - The day Jesus rose from the grave.
Are there flowers in church on palm Sunday?
No, not in the Catholic church. We start on ash Wednesday with nothing but a variety of sticks, then 3 weeks later add pussy willows. On the 4th week we add yellow forsythia. Then all is removed for Palm Sunday when we show only arrangements made using palms. No color. Not until Easter Vigil.
Can you wear red on palm Sunday?
Yes definetly you can.
Yes you can. You can wear any colour on Palm Sunday. Other than celebrants at Palm Sunday ceremonies, there are no rules for colours to be worn by people on Palm Sunday.
What is the significance of palm Sunday as the beginning of holy week?
Palm Sunday was the fulfillment of a prophecy by Zechariah: "Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise the roof, Daughter Jerusalem! Your king is coming! a good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey" (9:9). It signified Jesus' coming as Israel's true king and would begin the countdown to his journey to the cross.
What do the palms on Palm Sunday represent?
A palm branch (or palm frond or palm stem), usually refers to the leaves of the Arecaceae (sometimes known by the names Palmae). The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in pre-Christian times. The Romans rewarded champions of the games and celebrated military successes with palm branches.
