Is Today Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, is the last Sunday in Lent and marks the beginning of Holy Week. The Christian tradition tells that Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' solemn entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by people waving palm branches. This triumphant entry is described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The date of Palm Sunday changes each year, as it is based on the date of Easter, which is determined by the lunisolar calendar. Palm Sunday always falls on the Sunday closest to the first full moon following the spring equinox.

Although different cultures and different christian branches have different practices for Palm Sunday, the purpose of celebrating this event amongst Christians is the same; To remember the day Jesus entered Jerusalem. On Palm Sunday, many churches hold special services where they bless palm branches or other greenery. These blessed branches are often taken home and displayed as a reminder of the day Jesus entered Jerusalem.

In some traditions, the palm branches are used to create crosses or other religious symbols. Palm Sunday is also a day of reflection and preparation for the events of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. It is a time to remember Jesus' suffering and death, and to prepare our hearts for the joy of his resurrection.

Whether you are a Christian or not, Palm Sunday is a day to remember the kind of King Jesus is, and the humility he demonstrated by choosing to enter Jerusalem on a donkey instead of a war horse. It is a day to reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus, and to prepare our hearts for the joy of his resurrection.