MANILA, Philippines – Sinabi ng isang Katolikong pari na ang mga palaspas ay hindi dekorasyon o pangontra sa masasamang espiritu, bagkus ay paalala sa mga mananampalataya sa pagtanggap sa Panginoong Hesus sa kanilang mga buhay.
“Blest palm fronds are not to be stored in the house to serve as lucky charms or weapons against evil forces,” pahayag ni Fr. Jerome Secillano, spokesperson ng Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila, sa isang panayam.
“Rather, they are reminders of our willingness and openness to let Jesus in our hearts and homes. But unlike the Jews who welcomed him, we are to remain faithful to Jesus till the end.”
Ngayong araw, Abril 13, ay ipinagdiriwang ng mga Katoliko ang Araw ng Palaspas, hudyat ng pagsisimula ng Semana Santa.
“Palm Sunday is also called Passion Sunday. The gospel proclamation is the story of Jesus’ passion,” ani Secillano.
“The blessing of palms is done to highlight Jesus’ entry to the city of Jerusalem where people welcomed him with palm fronds in a great moment of jubilation,” dagdag pa ng pari. RNT/JGC
