Malankara World Journal, Volume 7 No. 408 April 8, 2017, Theme: Palm Sunday - Hosanna, Christian Spirituality from a Jacobite and Orthodox Perspective

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This Palm Sunday, we are reminded that we can give our lives fully to the One who first gave His life for us: our faithful Shepherd, our holy Savior, our matchless King - Jesus Christ. ...

I. Palm Sunday in Church

2. Bible Readings for Palm Sunday (April 9)

http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lectionary/ Lec_passion-palm-sunday.htm

3. Sermons for Palm Sunday (April 9)

http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Sermons/ Sermon-of-the-week_Palm-Sunday.htm

4. Malankara World Journals with the Theme: Palm Sunday

MW Journal Issue 338 Palm Sunday (March 19 2016)

MW Journal Issue 274 Palm Sunday (March 28 2015)

MW Journal Issue 210 Palm Sunday (April 11 2014)

MW Journal Issue 132 - Palm Sunday (March 21 2013)

MW Journal Issue 67 - Palm Sunday (March 29 2012)

5. Malankara World Passion Week Supplement

Malankara World has a supplement that provides detailed information about Passion Week including articles, prayers, sermons, etc. You will find it here:

Passion Week Supplement in Malankara World
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lent/Passion/Default.htm

Malankara World has developed a daily plan of bible readings, meditations, reflections, and prayers for Passion Week. You will find it here:

Today in Passion Week
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lent/Passion/ Passion_Today_archives.htm

II. Palm Sunday Reflections

6. Appointment in Jerusalem

On Palm Sunday, the Truth rode into Jerusalem on a donkey's back. Although the crowds cheered the Truth, beneath the surface a conflict was raging. The majority did not want the Truth that day, nor have they wanted the Truth on any day since that day. ...

7. March 29, AD 33: The King Comes for His Kingdom

After observing the Sabbath (Friday evening through Saturday evening) at Bethany, Jesus arose Sunday morning to enter the city of Jerusalem. It was March 29, AD 33 - the first day of the last week of his earthly life. ...

8. The King Is Coming: Love's Last Appeal

Let's now consider what the King's coming, i.e., the coming of the Messiah, meant to the people who assembled in Jerusalem, at the Passover, and what it means to us today. ...

9. Palm Sunday - Victory and Defeat

This week the church invites the world to remember the one who comes into the midst of a fickle humanity - duplicity, defeat, violence, injustice, pain, and all. He comes near to good and bad intentions, near the ashes of what was meant to be honor, and the ruins of attempts on our own. ...

10. Three Gifts Offered by Jesus on His way to the Cross

A series of gifts are offered by Jesus as he, the King of kings, makes his way to his throne, the Cross. These gifts involve choices, not only on the part of man, but also on the part of the God-man. ...

III. General Weekly Features

11. Pesaha Appam Recipes

Pesaha appam is a traditional favorite especially in the Northern Part of Kerala. If you haven't made them before make some this year from the easy to make recipes listed here.

Pesaha Appam (Southern Kerala)

Pesaha Appam (INRI appam)

Recipe for Pesaha Appam

12. Recipe for Chorukka - Bitter Drink for Good Friday

http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lent/Passion/chorukka-recipe.pdf

13. About Malankara World