Loving God, as we come to the beginning of Holy Week, we remember your triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We sing your praises, shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” You alone are the true King, the leader greater than all others. Even so, in your great mercy you chose to become like us, taking on human form and living among us. As we celebrate and shout “Hosanna” today, may we remember what will soon follow. Keep us faithful in word and deed, and help us love you to the best of our ability. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Palm Sunday & Holy Week

This Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday the beginning of Holy Week. In the next week we will take part in the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday). We will partake in the final hours of our Lord’s earthly life through the beauty and ancient rituals of the Church. Holy Week is not an opportunity to remember what occurred 2000 years ago but rather to accompany Christ and fully immerse ourselves in his passion, death and resurrection. St Josemaria Escriva says that “…when we get to know someone well, we notice how they act, their way of speaking, even the pitch of their voice…and we imitate it without realising it. If we draw close to Jesus Christ through the Sacraments, through a constant, daily conversation with him, we start imitating Jesus almost without realising it.” Let us pray that as we enter Holy week, we will take up the opportunity to open our hearts and get to know Christ intimately as we approach the joy of Easter.

Holy Week Resources

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The Resurrection

www.formed.org

https://hallow.com/lent/

https://amenapp.org/

https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen

Friday 8am Mass – St Catherine of Siena Parish Church

I would like to thank all parents, families, staff, and students who attended our Friday 8am Mass this term. I would like to show my appreciation to the many students who read the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. It is a great pleasure to witness their ministry and taking an active role in the Mass. We also thank Fr Richard and Fr Simeon for their support in celebrating the Eucharist with our community. 8am Mass will recommence on Friday 29 April (first Friday of Term 2). We invite all members of our College Community to attend.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Year C

Luke 22:14 – 23:56