The four Gospels describe the joyous reaction of the crowd as Jesus rides on the back of a donkey (or colt) through the streets of Jerusalem. The people, well versed in Hebrew Scripture (what we now ...

That passage illustrates the power struggle. Those with the power fear it is slipping away and must take action to stop the threat. Jesus’s reputation for miraculous works preceded Him. Most ...

Holy Week is a week of moveable observances that take place during the final week of Lent, leading up to Easter. It includes the events of Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the ...

This weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final Sunday of Lent otherwise known as Palm Sunday. Scripture tells us Jesus entered Jerusalem on this day, riding a colt as observers greeted Him ...

Winter may get the credit for having the most extravagant holiday season, but that doesn't mean you should disregard spring! The blooming months bring on a whole new, special array of holidays.

As they walked through the streets of Qaraqosh, participants sang Palm Sunday hymns in both Arabic and Syriac and waved olive branches. Thousands celebrate the beginning of Holy Week on April 13, 2025 ...

Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path ...