Love Crucified, Love Given

March 29, 2026

palm Sunday of the lord’s passion
First ReadingIsaiah 50:4-7
PsalmPsalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Second ReadingPhilippians 2:6-11
Gospel ReadingMatthew 26:14—27:66

As we enter Holy Week, we are faced with the depth of Christ’s suffering and love. The cry, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” echoes not only His pain, but also the weight of our sins—reminding us how often we turn away, and yet how deeply He continues to love.

Hibla: The Message of the Readings

Jesus emptied Himself and became human so that we might share in His divinity, embracing even suffering and death out of love. His Passion reveals both the cruelty of sin and the immeasurable depth of God’s mercy.

Hugot: Points to Ponder

In what ways do I still “crucify” Christ by choosing to turn away from His love?

Hamon: The Challenge

Choose one sin you keep repeating and consciously refuse it today as your response to Christ’s suffering.