Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 1/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 2/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 3/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 3/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 5/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 6/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 7/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 8/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 9/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 10/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 11/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 12/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 13/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 14/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 15/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 16/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 17/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Colorful Palm Sunday marks the concluding week of Lent 18/18 Photo by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, which later on turned into agony with the crucifixion in Calvary. The persecution of Jesus Christs ends when he resurrected from the dead on Easter Sunday.
This week marks the end of the 40-day Lent, which started with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14.
The message of hope and joy amid difficulties resonates strongly among Filipinos whose lives are a constant struggle against poverty and injustice.
Traditional practices make Palm Sunday colorful, enjoyable, and profitable. Beside Baclaran church in Paranaque, enterprising residents make beautiful designs of palm fronds and olive branches.
In his homily, Monsignor Bobby Canlas said the blessing of palm fronds and olive branches is to remind devotees the need to have a “fresh” renewal of their faith.
VERA Files is a nonstock, nonprofit, independent media organization. Founded in March 2008, it is published by veteran Filipino journalists taking a deeper look into current Philippine issues. Vera is Latin for “true.”
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