Holy Week Begins today.

Posted on April 5, 2020 by M. E. Murray

**Jesus Praying to his Father at the Garden of Gethsemane**

Palm Sunday, the last Sunday of Lent, marks the beginning of Holy Week and Jesus Christ’s triumphant entrance to Jerusalem where He was greeted by people carrying palm fronds; only to be crucified later by the same people who welcomed Him.

Palm Sunday is a time to reflect on God’s love for us. He sent us his only begotten son to save us from ourselves. Jesus suffered immensely. After His terrible death on the cross, He resurrected three days later. That action proved Jesus was the son of God.

Easter Sunday is a reminder that God loves me, and has always been by my side, especially through tough times. Today, and every day, I thank Jesus for loving me, my husband, relatives, pets, and friends.

Palm Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2019 by M. E. Murray

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Palm Sunday, the last Sunday of Lent, marks the beginning of Holy Week and the Lord’s triumphant entrance to Jerusalem where He was greeted by people carrying Palm fronds; only to be crucified later by the same people who welcomed Him.

I look forward to Easter Sunday. It is a reminder that God loves me, and has always been by my side, especially through tough times. Today, and every day, I thank Jesus for loving me, my husband, relatives, pets, and friends.

Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 6, 2019 by M. E. Murray

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Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Today is Ash Wednesday. Many Christians participate in this religious ceremony, and I was fortunate to attend today’s ceremony at St Peter, the Apostle, Catholic Church.

What Ash Wednesday means to me. Ash Wednesday, like Thanksgiving Day, is another opportunity to officially give thanks to Jesus Christ for tolerating 40 days of fasting; depriving Himself of luxuries; and finally suffering excruciating pain on the cross to save mankind. Therefore, when I think of how much Jesus Christ did for us, it is not a big deal, for me, to give up something that I like to do during Lent.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season which lasts 40 days. The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are made from the burning of palms blessed in the previous year’s Palm Sunday celebration. Also, some churches cover statues and images with purple shrouds during Lent.

The ashes remind me of the words: “Dust thou art, and into dust thou shalt return,” and that eventually, I will die, and that I should use the time I have on earth wisely, in spite of having a debilitating chronic illness. Life is precious. I’m so grateful to be alive.