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Palm Sunday Our Life is Mission 2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 In this beautiful reading, we see the descent of the divine Word and the ascent of humanity in Jesus the Christ. In these few words, Paul delivers the mission and purpose of Jesus. The Descent: (1) Christ, who is in the form of God, (2) does not equate himself with God, but (3) takes the form of a human, (4) is enslaved (5) and humbled (6) to the point of death on a cross. The Ascent: Because of this, God enthrones the Christ (the anointed King) and places his name (Jesus) above every other name. The humiliated one now receives genuflections and acclamations, “Jesus Christ is Lord!” This Palm Sunday reminds us that the Christ entered Jerusalem triumphantly to embrace the cross. Paul reminds us that the Christ began his journey to his Passover moment long before he entered the gates of Jerusalem. The Church reminds us that, from the first sin of Adam, the pre-existent Word of God was silently, mysteriously, and deliberately descending from the heavens to be Jesus (meaning, God Saves!) Has this Lenten period helped you to “humble” yourself or descend from your own sense of pride? Loving God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility. He fulfilled your will by becoming man and giving his life on the cross. Help us to bear witness to you by following his example of suffering and make us worthy to share in his resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 This passage from Isaiah is clearly pointing to the theme of Palm Sunday. In it, we read the steadfast loyalty of a true servant of God. It reveals to the reader what the future Messiah will be for all of Israel. The Messiah (King) will be a suffering servant for the sake of God’s people. Jesus the Christ (the word means King) is the suffering servant whose fidelity to God comes with a price. As Isaiah foretells, the King of Kings does not rebel against the Father: “I have not rebelled ... I gave my back to those who beat me ... my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.” On this Passion Sunday, we give thanks to God who sent us his faithful Son to suffer and die for our infidelity. His death sealed for us a covenant with God that would be everlasting. Have you ever wondered why God would go through so much to become one with us and suffer for our sins? Why do you think God would do this for our world? Why would he do this for you? Readings Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:2,8-9,17-20,22-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Prayer Commentary Question Commentary Question Christ in Our Neighborhood! Week 5 of a 6 Week Small Group Lenten Sharing Program Used With Permission by Father John Dolan: Author of Christ in Our Neighborhood. For more information, visit www.christ-ion.com

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Page 1: Readings - christ-ion.com · The leader invites each member to pass around a crucifix. Holding the cross, they offer a prayer of gratitude for the Lord’s passion and death

Palm

Sunday

Our Life is

Mission

2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

In this beautiful reading, we see the descent of the divine Word and the ascent of humanity in Jesus the Christ. In these few words, Paul delivers the mission and purpose of Jesus.

The Descent:

(1) Christ, who is in the form of God, (2) does not equate himself with God, but (3) takes the form of a human, (4) is enslaved (5)

and humbled (6) to the point of death on a cross.

The Ascent:

Because of this, God enthrones the Christ (the anointed King) and places his name (Jesus) above every other name. The humiliated one now receives genuflections and acclamations, “Jesus Christ is Lord!”

This Palm Sunday reminds us that the Christ entered Jerusalem triumphantly to embrace the cross. Paul reminds us that the Christ began his journey to his Passover moment long before he entered the gates of Jerusalem. The Church reminds us that, from the first sin of Adam, the pre-existent Word of God was silently, mysteriously, and deliberately descending from the heavens to be Jesus (meaning, God Saves!)

Has this Lenten period helped you to “humble” yourself or descend from your own sense of pride?

Loving God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility. He fulfilled your will by becoming man and giving his life on the cross. Help us to bear witness to you by following his example of suffering and make us worthy to share in his resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

This passage from Isaiah is clearly pointing to the theme of Palm Sunday. In it, we read the steadfast loyalty of a true servant of God. It reveals to the reader what the future Messiah will be for all of Israel. The Messiah (King) will be a suffering servant for the sake of God’s people.

Jesus the Christ (the word means King) is the suffering servant whose fidelity to God comes with a price. As Isaiah foretells, the King of Kings does not rebel against the Father:

“I have not rebelled ... I gave my back to those who beat me ... my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.”

On this Passion Sunday, we give thanks to God who sent us his faithful Son to suffer and die for our infidelity. His death sealed for us a covenant with God that would be everlasting.

Have you ever wondered why God would go through so much to become one with us and suffer for our sins? Why do you think God would do this for our world? Why would he do this for you?

ReadingsIsaiah 50:4-7

Psalm 22:2,8-9,17-20,22-24 Philippians 2:6-11Luke 22:14-23:56

Prayer

Commentary

Question

Commentary

Question

Christ in Our Neighborhood!

Week 5 of a 6 Week Small GroupLenten Sharing Program

Used With Permission by Father John Dolan: Author of Christ in Our Neighborhood. For more information, visit www.christ-ion.com

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The leader invites each member to pass around a crucifix. Holding the cross, they offer a prayer of gratitude for the Lord’s passion and death. Then, each will say the follow-ing:

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you!

The group will respond each time:

Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.

The leader will then guide the group in praying Psalm 22.

Response: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

All who see me, scoff at me;they mock me with parted lips, they wag their heads: “He relied on the Lord;let him deliver him,let him rescue him, if he loves him.

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Indeed, many dogs surround me,a pack of evildoers closes in upon me;they have pierced my hands and my feet;I can count all my bones.

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

They divide my garments among them,and for my vesture they cast lots.But you, O Lord, be not far from me;O my help, hasten to aid me.

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

I will proclaim your name to my brethren;in the midst of the assembly I will praise you:“You who fear the Lord, praise him;all you descendants of Jacob, give glory to him;revere him, all you descendants of Israel!”

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Conclude with an OUR FATHER.

Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56

The passion accounts in Matthew, Mark, and Luke (also known as the synoptic gospels because of their similari-ties) are proclaimed in their respective cycles according to our Church calendar. Luke’s passion account is proclaimed this year (Cycle C). Matthew’s account will be proclaimed next year (Cycle A) and Mark’s in (Cycle B) the year fol-lowing.

The Gospel of John includes a passion ac-count that differs greatly from the ac-counts of the synoptic gospels. For this reason, John is read each year on Good Friday.

Only in Luke’s Gospel do we find the story of the two thieves who were cruci-fied on Jesus’ left and right. One of the criminal’s reviles Jesus, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.”

The other criminal recognizes Jesus’ in-nocence and acknowledges his own sins. He cries out, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Recogniz-ing that Jesus is King, and only kings can pardon a capitol offense, he begs for his life.

Jesus does pardon him with the words, “This day, you will be with me in Paradise.”

Tradition has it that the “good thief” was named Dismas (meaning sunset). Even in the sunset of our lives, we can find pardon for our offenses.

How has this Season of Lent prepared you to give thanks to God for giving us a King who pardons our sins?

Make an attempt to participate in the Triduum (three great days). Join us on Holy Thursday for the Lord’s Supper, the washing of the feet and Eucharistic Adoration. Join us on Good Friday for the Stations and or the Lord’s Passion. Finally, join us at the Easter Vigil or on Easter morning.

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Cristo en Nuestras CallesPrograma de Cuaresma

2nda Lectura: Filipenses 2:6-11

En esta hermosa lectura, vemos el descenso de la Palabra divina y la ascensión de la humanidad en Jesucristo. En estas breves palabras, San Pablo nos entrega la misión y el propósito de Jesús.El Descenso:

Jesucristo siendo de condicióndivina, no consideró una igual-

dad con Dios; al contrario, seanonadó a sí mismo, muriendo humanamente en la cruz.

La Ascensión:

Debido a esto, Dios corona aCristo (el ungido Rey) y coloca su nombre (Jesús) por encima de cualquier otro nombre. El humilla-do ahora recibe genuflexiones y aclamaciones, ¡Jesucristo es el Señor! Este Domingo de Ramos nos recuerda que Cristo entró triunfalmente a Je-rusalén buscando la cruz. Pablo nos recuerda que Cristo comenzó su viaje a la pascua mucho antes de entrar por las puertas de Jerusalén. La Iglesia nos recuerda que, desde el primer pecado de Adán, la pre-existente Palabra de Dios estaba en silen-cio, misteriosamente, y deliberadamente descen-diendo de los cielos para estar con Jesús (es decir, ¡Dios salva!)

¿Te ha ayudado esta Cuaresma a ser “humilde” y descender de tu propio orgullo?

Dios todo poderoso y eterno, que has querido en-tregarnos como ejemplo de humildad a Cristo,nuestro salvador, hecho hombre y clavado en una cruz, concéde-nos vivir según las enseñanzas de su pasión, para participar con el, un día, de su gloriosa resur-rección. Por nuestro Señor Je-sucristo.

1era Lectura: Isaías 50:4-7

Este pasaje de Isaías claramente define el tema de este Domingo de Ramos. En él, vemos la lealtad inquebrantable de un verdadero siervo de Dios. Revela al lector lo que el futuro Mesías será para todo Israel. El Mesías (Rey) será un siervo que su-frirá por el bien del pueblo de Dios.

Jesús el Cristo (que significa rey) es el siervo sufri-dor cuya fidelidad a Dios, tiene un precio. Como predice Isaías, el rey de reyes no se rebela contra el Padre:

“No he puesto resistencia...ni me he echado para atrás... No aparte mi rostro de los insultos y saliva-zos”.

En este Domingo de la Pasión, damos gracias a Dios que nos envió a su Hijo fiel para sufrir y morir por nuestra infidelidad. Su muerte selló para no-sotros un pacto con Dios, que sería eterno.

¿Te has preguntado por qué Dios pasaría por tanto para ser uno con nosotros y sufrir por nuestros pecados? ¿Por qué crees que Dios haría esto por nuestro mundo? ¿Por qué haría esto por ti?

LecturasIsaías 50:4-7

Salmo 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24 Filipenses 2:6-11

Lucas 22:14-23:56

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Pregunta

Domingo de Ramos

La Pasión deNuestro Señor

Used With Permission by Father John Dolan: Author of Christ in Our Neighborhood. For more information, visit www.christ-ion.com

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El líder invita a cada miembro comparta el crucifijo. Sos-teniendo la cruz cada participante ofrece una oración por la pasión y muerte de Nuestro Señor. Después, cada miem-bro dirá lo siguiente:

¡Te adoramos Señor y te bendecimos!

El grupo responderá cada vez:

Porque por tu santa cruz, redimiste al mundo.

El líder luego guía al grupo rezando el Salmo 22.

Dios mío, Dios mío,¿por qué me has abandonado?

Todos los que me ven, de mí se burlan, hacen muecas y mueven la cabeza:“¡Confía en el Señor, pues que lo libre, que lo salve si le tiene aprecio!”

Dios mío, Dios mío,¿por qué me has abandonado?

Como perros de presa me rodean, me acorrala una banda de malvados. Han lastimado mis manos y mis pies. Con tanto mirarme y observarme pudieron contar todos mis huesos.

Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?

Reparten entre sí mis vestiduras y mi túnica la tiran a lasuerte. Pero tú, Señor, no te quedes lejos; ¡fuerza mía, corre a socorrerme!

Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?

Yo hablaré de tu Nombre a mis hermanos, te alabaré también en la asamblea. Alaben al Señor sus servidores, todo el linaje de Jacob lo aclame, toda la raza de Israel lo tema.

Se concluye con un PADRE NUESTRO.

Evangelio: Lucas 22:14-23:56

La pasión en los evangelios de Mateo, Marcos y Lucas (También conocido como los evangelios sinópticos, debido a sus similitudes) se proclaman en sus respectivos ciclos de acuerdo al calendario de la Iglesia. Este año toca la pasión de San Lucas (ciclo C). El año que entra estaremos escuchando la pasión en la perspectiva de San Mateo (Ciclo A) y en dos años el evangelio de San Marcos (ciclo B).

El evangelio según San Juan incluye una pasión muy diferente a los evangeliossinópticos. Por esta razón, el evangelio de San Juan se lee cada año en el viernes Santo. Solo en el Evangelio de Lucas encontramos la historia de los dos ladrones que fueron crucificados a la derecha e izquierda de Jesús. “¿Acaso no eres Cristo? Sálvate y sálvanos a nosotros.”

El otro criminal reconoce la inocencia de Jesús y se da cuenta de sus propios pecados. Y le decía a Jesús: “Señor, cuando llegues a tu Reino, acuérdate de mi.” Reconociendo que Jesús es Rey, y solo los reyes pueden perdonar ofensas capitales, le ruega a Jesús.

Jesús si lo perdona con sus palabras, “Yo te aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso.” La tradición nos dice que el buen ladrón se llamaba Dismas (que significa puesta de sol). Hasta en la puesta de sol de nuestras vidas, podemos encontrar perdón para nuestras ofensas.

¿Cómo te ha preparado este tiempo de Cuaresma para dar gracias a Dios por habernos dado un Rey que nos perdona?

Este Domingo de Ramos nos recuerda que Cristo entró triunfalmente a Jerusalén buscando la cruz. Pablo nos recuerda que Cristo comenzó su viaje a la pascua mucho antes de entrar por las puertas de Jerusalén. La Iglesia nos recuerda que, desde el primer pecado de Adán, la pre-existente Palabra de Dios estaba en silencio, misteriosamente, y deliberadamente descendiendo de los cielos para estar con Jesús (es decir, ¡Dios salva!)

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