Lectionary Lab PREMIUM Edition for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C

April 10, 2022

Comments by John Fairless

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (Palms)
Psalm 118 is the final hymn in the sequence known as “Hallel” (or, “Praise of G-d”) in Jewish prayer. Aside from its reference to entering the gates of righteousness (very appropriate for the Liturgy of the Palms,) it is also significant for its attachment to the celebration of Passover.

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