Palm Sunday, of the Passion of the Lord, Cycle C

Send us Fan MailSunday 13 April, 2025 Palm Sunday, of the Passion of the Lord, Cycle CReadings on p. 333 of Daily Missal and p. 484 of Sunday Missal The Gospel reading on p.348 of Daily MissalFirst Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9.17-18a.19-20.23-24 (R. 2a)R/. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?All who see me deride me; they curl their lips, they toss their heads: “He trusted in the Lord, let him save him; let him release him, for in him he delights.”For dogs have surrounded me; a band of the wicked besets me. They tear holes in my hands and my feet; I can count every one of my bones.They divide my clothing among them, they cast lots for my robe. But you O Lord, do not stay afar off; my strength, make haste to help me!I will tell of your name to my kin, and praise you in the midst of the assembly; “You who fear the Lord, give him praise; all descendants of Jacob, give him glory; revere him, all you descendants of Israel.”R/.Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11Gospel:Luke 22:14-23:56 | N | When the hour came, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, | C | “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you I shall not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” | N | And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said:  | C | “Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”  | N | And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying:  | C | “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”  | N | And likewise, the cup after supper, saying:  | C | “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But behold the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. For the Son of man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!”  | N | And they began to question one another, which of them it was that would do this. A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them: | C | “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For which is the greater, one who sits at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at table?  “I am among you as one who serves. You are those who have continued with me in my trials; as my Father appointed a kingdom for me, so do I appoint for you that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.”  | N | And Peter said to him: | P | “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.”  | N | Jesus said,  | C | “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you three times deny that you know me.”  | N | And Jesus said to them,  | C | “When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?”  | N | They said,  | O | “Nothing.”  | N | Jesus said to them,  | C | “But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his ma