This Week's Readings

Isaiah 50:4-7

The prophet suffers in carrying out his mission, but is sustained by the firm belief that God will not abandon him.

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Philippians 2: 6-11

Because Jesus stooped to assume our human condition and gave away his life on the cross, we should learn to follow the pattern of his self-sacrifice.

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Matthew 21: 1-11

This Gospel, normally read before the Palm Procession at the beginning of today’s liturgy, tells of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem not as a conquering warrior but as the humble bearer of Good News.