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

Pope Leo XIV – Intentions for the month of March 2026: The Pope’s prayer intention for March 2026 is for disarmament and peace. Pope Leo XIV calls on nations to pursue effective disarmament, specifically targeting nuclear weapons, and urges world leaders to choose dialogue and diplomacy over violent conflict.

Bishop James S. Wall’s March 2026 intention is for workers and those seeking employment.

“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