The practice of marking someone’s forehead with ashes dates back to the 8th century among Roman Catholics. The Catholics say that ashes represent repentance and purification, and receiving them is a way for Christians to mourn their sins.
There is nowhere in the Bible that mentions putting a cross on your forehead with ashes. That practice is religious and has nothing to do with Christianity.
There are many Denominations that are religious but not Christian.
2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2 Timothy 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, takes place on the Sunday before Easter.
It serves as an essential moment for reflection, prayer, and preparation for the significant events of Easter. Embrace this time to deepen your spiritual readiness.
It is Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday is celebrated this year on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Easter will be on Sunday, April 5, 2026
A detailed description of a palm processional celebration was recorded in Jerusalem as early as the 4th century. The ceremony was not introduced into the West until much later in the 9th century.
Jesus traveled to Jerusalem knowing that this journey would end in his sacrificial death on the cross for the sins of all mankind.
Before he entered the city, he sent two disciples to the Bethphage village to look for an unbroken colt.
Luke 19:29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Luke 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
Luke 19:31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, because the Lord hath need of him.
Luke 19:35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
Luke 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
With deep reverence, people gently spread their cloaks across the cobblestone streets, creating a vibrant tapestry of fabric.
They confidently wave palm branches overhead, their spirited voices rising in unison as they declare, “Hosanna!” This powerful exclamation expresses their deep adoration for Jesus.
The air is filled with a sense of celebration and devotion, as the crowd reflects their hope and adoration, welcoming a moment of the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
John 12:13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Zech 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
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