Sunday, March 20, 2016 Passion Sunday 1st Reading: Is 50:4-7 2nd Reading: Phil 2:6-11 Gospel:
Lk 23:1-49
Since Pilate wanted to release Jesus, he appealed to the crowd once more. But they went on shouting and demanding that Jesus be crucified, and their shouts grew louder. So Pilate decided to pass the sentence they demanded. He released the man they asked for, the one who was in prison for rebellion and murder, and he delivered Jesus in accordance with their wishes.
Along with Jesus, two criminals also were led out to be executed. There at the place called The Skull he was crucified together with the criminals – one on his right and another on his left. (Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.”) And the guards cast lots to divide his clothes among themselves.
The people stood by watching. As for the rulers, they jeered at him, saying to one another, “Let the man who saved others now save himself, for he is the Messiah, the chosen one of God!”
The soldiers also mocked him and when they drew near to offer him bitter wine, they said, “So you are the king of the Jews? Free yourself!” For above him was an inscription which read, “This is the King of the Jews.”
One of the criminals hanging with Jesus insulted him, “So you are the Messiah? Save yourself and us as well!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Have you no fear of God, you who received the same sentence as he did? For us it is just: this is payment for what we have done. But this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, re member me when you come into your king dom.” Jesus replied,
“Truly, you will be with me to day in paradise.”
It was now about noon. The sun was hid den and darkness came over the whole land until mid-afternoon; and at that time the curtain of the Sanctuary was torn in two. Then Jesus gave a loud cry, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” And saying that, he gave up his spirit.
The captain on seeing what had happened, acknowledged the hand of God. He said, “Surely this was an upright man.” And all the people who had gathered to watch the spectacle, as soon as they saw what had happened went home beating their breasts.
D@iGITAL-EXPERIENCE
(Daily Gospel in the
Assimilated Life
Experience)
All Masses on Palm Sunday follow a ritual of palm blessing. This reenacts Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Think about this: the “hosannas” that the crowd shouted while waving palm branches, and the “nail him to the cross” that the same crowd shouted before Pilate reflect the unpredictability of the human heart. Such is detestable to the Lord. “Because you are neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you” (Rev. 3:15). —Rev. Fr. Dan Domingo P. delos Angeles, Jr., DM. Email: [email protected].
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