Holy Week is among the most important times for Catholics around the world. This year, the observance of Holy Week begins on March 24 and ends on March 31.
According to Sister Klara Neldis of Daughters of Virgin Mary Immaculate, an association of Catholic women around the world, this special week is dedicated to remembering the suffering and passion of Jesus Christ."This is the time where Catholics accompany Jesus in His mission to save us by praying fervently, going to confession, doing work of mercy, and visiting some churches," she said.
"Like the Jews in the time of Jesus, the faithful will wave their palm branches while singing hosanna to the King, son of David," Sister Klara said.The palm branches, or palaspas, will be blessed during mass and displayed at home for the entire week.This religious symbol and the practice of waving it during Palm Sunday are done in remembrance of Jesus's stepping on the palm branches laid by his followers as he set foot in His birthplace.
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