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Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom
of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute
http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical
references, some photographs and documents)
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Palm Sunday observed in Kuwait
Monday, 06 April 2009 04:51 Kuwait Times
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KUWAIT: A traditional blessing of the palm fronds which symbolize Jesus
Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem days before his Passion (Passion Week)
was commemorated yesterday at the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait City. Bishop
Camillo Ballin officiated the ceremony held at the church square before leading
the assembled worshippers for high mass.
A gospel was read out which commemorates the event that took place in Jerusalem
2000 years ago, "Today we come together to mark the triumphant entry of Jesus
Christ into the old City of Jerusalem to complete his work of salvation-to
suffer, to die and to rise again," says Bishop Ballin as he addressed the crowd
of faithful who had gathered at the square to receive blessings.
After the blessing, the faithful led a procession inside the church's cathedral
to celebrate high mass. Palm leaves were distributed after the mass. For some
Christians, the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem symbolizes their
openness to receive Jesus as their savior and to acknowledge his Kingdom.
For some Catholic Christians, it is customary to preserve the fronds given out
on Palm Sunday, at least for the whole year round, to ward off evil spirits at
home. The Catholic Church retains them to perform the Ash Wednesday rituals.
Christians all over the world have entered the holiest week of their calendar
as they usher the faithful to Easter Sunday, a joyous celebration that
commemorates Christ's resurrection from the dead after three-days.
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