🌴The palms carried into Church on Palm Sunday symbolize Jesus’ triumphant arrival to Jerusalem. During the Gospel reading, #PracticethePresence by trying to immerse yourself fully in the scene — imagine the sights and sounds of the Passion.
🫒A woman named Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive oil — Jesus expresses gratitude and appreciation for her love and care. #PracticethePresence by asking yourself — what am I grateful for in life? How do I express it?
🐓 “Amen, Amen I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.” (John 13:38). Jesus predicts Peter’s denial of him after his arrest. #PracticethePresence by reflecting on the times you have turned your back on Jesus, denying him either publicly or privately. Have you sought forgiveness for those times?
🔎Also referred to as Spy Wednesday, as this is the day that Judas asks the chief priests how much money they would give him for turning Jesus in. #PracticethePresence by reflecting on times in your life where you have needed to make amends and seek forgiveness.
🫓Jesus celebrates Passover and institutes the Sacrament of the Eucharist. #PracticethePresence by visiting Jesus in the Eucharist today — either through Mass or Adoration.
✝️Jesus is bruised and beaten, suffering death on a cross. #PracticethePresence by bringing your own suffering and pain to Jesus on the cross.
🔥Jesus descends into hell and his followers on earth are fearful. #PracticethePresence by reflecting on the fears that might be keeping us from fully trusting in Jesus.
✨Jesus rises from the dead and reveals himself to Mary Magdalene. #PracticethePresence by meditating on how to create a new life in Jesus, allowing him fully into your heart.
