THE Sunday of branches, celebrated this Sunday (13), mark the beginning of Holy Week for Christians, celebrating the entry of Jesus in Jerusalem . The date is seen as symbolism of humility.
The entrance of Jesus in Jerusalem mounted on a donkey, symbolizes humility in contrast to power and war represented by the horses. According to Catholic prophecy, the gesture fulfills the words of Zechariah (Zech 9,9, which says, “Behold, your king comes to you, humble, mounted on a donkey”).
THE branches revives this moment annually, with the faithful carrying branches, symbolizing the welcome Jesus . These branches, taken home, are viewed as signs of peace and faith. Generally, placed in special places in the houses, as they symbolize the presence of God.
THE SUNDAY OF RAMOS Prepare the faithful for the Holy Week encouraging reflection on the last steps of Jesus : Prison, judgment, death and resurrection. The date is regarded as a teaching about the importance of remaining firm in faith, even in the face of suffering, trusting the promise of resurrection to be celebrated in Easter .
The reading of Passion of Christ recalls the suffering and delivery of Jesus . The liturgy reflects on the follow -up of Jesus Even the cross, reinforcing the Christian faith as a movement of courage.
*With information from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil
This content was originally published in Ramos Sunday: Understand the meaning of the date celebrated today (13) on the website CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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