Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. – Collect for Palm Sunday (The Roman Missal, 2011)

Saints:

Our Lady of Sorrows

Scripture:

1 Peter 4:12-14 – Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ…

Acts 5:41 – So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name…

John 18:11 – Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup that the Father gave me?

Luke 9:23-27 – Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me…

Matthew 26:39 – He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.”