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Though this hymn is normally omitted during Lent, it returns for the Annunciation because the day is celebrated as a solemnity.
Gloria
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowd cried out this acclamation, also heard in the Sanctus at Mass.
Hosanna
To arrange the Passover meal, Peter and John were told to follow a man carrying this unusual household item.
A jar of water
Before Jesus was led away to be crucified, the crowd chose the release of this prisoner instead.
Barabbas
In Luke’s account of Easter morning, two of these dazzling figures ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?”
Angels
According to Luke 1, this relative of Mary had already conceived a son in her old age, serving as a sign that “nothing will be impossible with God.”
Elizabeth
Rather than arriving on a war horse, Jesus entered Jerusalem mounted on this humble animal, fulfilling prophecy.
Donkey
When Jesus began washing feet, this apostle at first objected, saying, “You shall never wash my feet.”
Peter
The soldiers compelled this man, identified by his hometown in North Africa, to carry Jesus’ cross.
Simon of Cyrene
In John’s Gospel, this saint at first mistakes the risen Jesus for the gardener.
Mary Magdalene
On this solemnity, when the Nicene Creed reaches the words about Christ becoming incarnate of the Virgin Mary, the faithful do this instead of merely making a profound bow.
Genuflect
Besides branches cut from the trees, the crowd spread these personal garments on the road before Jesus.
Cloaks
When Jesus went to pray after the Last Supper, He entered this garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
Gethsemane
After Jesus died, this respected council member asked Pilate for the body and placed it in a tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea
In Mark’s Gospel, the women at the tomb are told that Jesus is going ahead of the disciples into this region, where they will see Him.
Galilee
Mary’s humble reply to the angel is traditionally rendered, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord”; these words follow.
“Be it done unto me according to thy word.”
The Church considers blessed palms to be one of these sacred signs, objects, or actions instituted by the Catholic Church to sanctify daily life, prepare hearts for grace, and inspire devotion.
Sacramentals
On Holy Thursday, this liturgical color is worn.
White
At the start of the Good Friday liturgy, the priest may silently do this before the bare altar as a sign of grief and abasement.
Prostrate himself
At the Easter Vigil, this candle, lit from the new fire, is carried into the dark church as the priest or deacon sings “The Light of Christ.”
Paschal Candle
In Christian theology, the Annunciation marks this moment: the Word taking flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Incarnation
Because the Gospel reading also recounts Christ’s suffering and death, Palm Sunday’s full liturgical name includes these words after “Palm Sunday.”
“of the Passion of the Lord”
After Mass on Holy Thursday, many Catholic churches transfer the Blessed Sacrament to this place for adoration later in the evening.
Altar of Repose
This is the name for the set of lengthy petitions, unique to the day’s liturgy, which include intentions for the Church, the Pope, catechumens, Jews, unbelievers, and civil authorities.
Solemn Intercessions
This great sung proclamation of Easter, chanted near the start of the Vigil, begins “Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven.”
Exsultet