March 29, 2026, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: At the Procession with Palms – Gospel
Matthew 21:1-11

At the Mass – Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14—27:66
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, celebrating Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem to complete His PASCHAL MYSTERY. We are confronted with the deepest of all mysteries of our faith, the love of God through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray for the Church, and we pray for all families during this week. “The death of your Son gives us hope and strengthens our faith. May His Resurrection give us perseverance and lead us to salvation,” (Prayer after Communion). God bless you, MK

Thursday of the Lord’s Supper – April 2, 2026
6:20 am Lauds/Optional breakfast/Work
12:00 pm Middle Hour of Sext/Main Meal/
5:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, one hour of Adoration after Mass

Friday of the Passion of the Lord – April 3, 2026
6:20 am Lauds followed by Confessions
2:00 pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS
3:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY

Pope Leo XIV – Intentions for the month of April 2026: For priests in crisis. Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

“BE DOERS OF THE WORD,” by Bishop James S. Wall, Bishop of the Gallup diocese 2024: “Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup discusses his special connection to the diocese and his experience as bishop in this unique diocese. Bishop Wall also talks about how the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps provide the faithful of his diocese with the most basic things and why contributing to the Collection is so important. Bishop Wall’s diocese also has the highest percentage of Native American lands of any diocese in the country, he briefly discusses how the Church can minister to Native Americans through the Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise”.

MISSION STATEMENT –The Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert is a monastic community of women in the Benedictine tradition. We profess vows of stability, conversion of life and obedience. Our primary mission, is to seek God through a life of prayer, silence and solitude. Our way of life frees us to give glory and praise to God, intercede through prayer for the needs of the world and hospitality