The wind is blowing and there is a chill in the air as we gather for the blessing of the Palms in front of Mary’s shrine.
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- The palms are ready.
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- Father is led out to the place of the blessing.
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- The people come to gather following Father.
Father Thang is our celebratant today.
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- Sister Kathleen assists Father with the palms.
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- “In the name of the Father…”
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- “Sanctify + these branches with your blessings…”
We all process back to church with the blessed palms.
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- “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
We quietly enter church and Father Thang begins the mass.
After the Lector and Cantor proclaim word of God Father prepares to begin the Passion.
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- “The word of the Lord.”
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- My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
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- “The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ…”