March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
What We Carry
Hosanna to the Son of David;
blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Matthew 21:9

This Sunday is unique: It’s the only one that gives us two Gospel readings, and the only one that provides us with props. I’m talking, of course, about those palms, that figure so prominently in that first reading and give this Sunday its name.

We wave them, we weave them, we take them home as keepsakes. But there’s more that is easy to forget: Lent is bookended by palms. We started the season with ashes, burned palms—marks of mortality and sin. Today, we hold new palms, fresh growth, signs of renewal.

As we embark on the journey of Holy Week, let’s appreciate the journey of Lent that brought us here. How have we changed? Grown? Become new?

Whether we realize it or not, we carry home today a sign of possibility and hope. The promise of a new life in Christ is in our hands. 

- Deacon Greg Kandra

Matthew 21:1-11 ✚ Isaiah 50:4-7 ✚ Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24 ✚ Philippians 2:6-11 ✚ Matthew 26:14—27:66
Palm Sunday; blessing the palms. Image by Travis | stock.adobe.com
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Debbie H
March 29, 2026 at 01:34 PM

Amen!

Salina (not in control)
March 29, 2026 at 01:04 PM

Psalm Sunday events were recorded in all 4 Gospels in Matthew 21:1-13, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-38 and John 12:12-15, “As they all approached Jerusalem, they came to Bethphage. It was on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent out two disciples. He said to them, “Go to the village ahead of you. As soon as you get there, you will find a donkey tied up. Her colt will be with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them. The owner will send them right away.” This took place so...
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Sunshine
March 29, 2026 at 01:02 PM

Oops, I meant to put a picture of a Palm tree, But it came out as three questions marks..

Sunshine
March 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Good morning my L.F.F. thank you Deacon Greg Kandra for your helpful writing. May Everyone on here have a Blessed Palm ???? Sunday. And a Blessed Holy Week. Thank you all for your input. Much love and respect, Janet a.k.a. Sunshine

Gary
March 29, 2026 at 09:55 AM

Amen!

freeter
March 29, 2026 at 09:29 AM

Amen! Much love to the LF family! :)

CBR
March 29, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Amen Amen Amen God is Great

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