Opening our hearts to Christ this Palm Sunday - Let's Pray with Fr Michael My Van Tran

April 07, 2025 00:02:42
Opening our hearts to Christ this Palm Sunday -  Let's Pray with Fr Michael My Van Tran
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Opening our hearts to Christ this Palm Sunday - Let's Pray with Fr Michael My Van Tran

Apr 07 2025 | 00:02:42

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Let's Pray with Fr Michael My Van Tran for the ability to open our hearts to Christ this Palm Sunday.

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1 00:00:00,480 --> 00:00:02,120 My dear friends, 2 00:00:02,120 --> 00:00:05,120 today, we gather to celebrate Palm Sunday, 3 00:00:05,120 --> 00:00:07,480 the beginning of Holy Week, 4 00:00:07,480 --> 00:00:10,320 as we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus 5 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:11,720 into Jerusalem. 6 00:00:12,600 --> 00:00:13,960 With great joy, 7 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:17,520 the people laid down palm branches and shouted, 8 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:21,880 “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” 9 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:26,720 As we reflect on this special day, 10 00:00:26,720 --> 00:00:30,680 we are reminded of Jesus’ humility, love, 11 00:00:30,680 --> 00:00:33,320 and the hope He brings to the world. 12 00:00:34,600 --> 00:00:36,400 Palm Sunday invites us 13 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:38,880 to open our hearts to Christ, 14 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:42,040 welcoming Him as our Saviour and King. 15 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:46,560 It also encourages us to walk with Him 16 00:00:46,560 --> 00:00:49,400 through the events of the coming days, 17 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,440 preparing ourselves 18 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:54,840 for the significance of His sacrifice 19 00:00:54,840 --> 00:00:56,000 and resurrection. 20 00:00:57,080 --> 00:01:00,720 So let us now join together in worship, 21 00:01:00,720 --> 00:01:03,120 lifting our voices and pray. 22 00:01:05,280 --> 00:01:10,400 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 23 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:12,440 Amen. 24 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:14,040 Heavenly Father, 25 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:16,560 On this joyful Palm Sunday, 26 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:19,600 we come before You with hearts full of praise 27 00:01:19,600 --> 00:01:21,960 and gratitude. 28 00:01:21,960 --> 00:01:24,400 We join with the crowd that welcomed Jesus 29 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:26,240 into Jerusalem, 30 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:28,440 waving our palms 31 00:01:28,440 --> 00:01:32,040 and lifting our voices in praise. 32 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:35,360 We thank You for the love, grace, 33 00:01:35,360 --> 00:01:37,040 and salvation You offer us 34 00:01:37,040 --> 00:01:40,400 through Your Son, Jesus Christ. 35 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:43,160 As we remember His humble entry, 36 00:01:43,160 --> 00:01:47,160 we ask that You help us to embrace His example of peace 37 00:01:47,160 --> 00:01:50,480 and humility in our own lives. 38 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:54,880 Help us to acknowledge His kingship over our lives. 39 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:56,280 Let us follow Him, 40 00:01:56,280 --> 00:01:58,000 not just with words, 41 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:00,440 but with actions of kindness, 42 00:02:00,440 --> 00:02:04,000 compassion, and service. 43 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:06,160 Help us to prepare our hearts 44 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:09,480 for the journey ahead this Holy Week, 45 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:12,040 to reflect on His sacrifice, 46 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:16,760 and to renew our commitment to walk in His footsteps. 47 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:20,520 May His presence in our lives bring us hope, 48 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:23,800 joy, and strength as we await 49 00:02:23,800 --> 00:02:27,560 the resurrection on Easter Sunday. 50 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:30,760 In Jesus’ name, we pray. 51 00:02:30,760 --> 00:02:33,040 Amen. 52 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:35,280 Have a blessed Holy Week!

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