 Christian faithful have been admonished to shun sharp practices and other vices but emulate the life of Jesus Christ at the Church of Assumption in Lagos the parish priest Reverend Father Francis Ike said the Palm Sunday prepares the way for Easter celebrations Jacinta Obuco has more. Palm Sunday also known as Passion Sunday is observed by various denominations of the Christian faith. It signifies the beginning of only week in commemoration of Jesus Christ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Since the pandemic and COVID-19 rules the Church of Assumption did the procession ritual within the church premises following in his footsteps so that by being made by his grace particular of the cross we may have a share also in his resurrection and in his life. After the procession semen is the blessing of the Palm branches which are widely recognized as the symbol of peace and victory. Parishionists were advised to emulate the character of love, peace and commitment as Christ for the sake of convenience financial benefit prestige, fame, power, authority which sacrifice our friends, who sacrifice our principle. It is not enough to place arms in our homes, in our offices, in our cars. These arms should remind us of the excess love that Jesus gave to us. We are therefore called to be our brothers keepers. We are called to be friends indeed and not friends in need. We are called to avoid psychopathy and disease. It is another Jesus entering into our lives because we are entering the holy week and just like we had in the mass. It's not just entering the holy week but you also live a holy life so it is more like the best season of our life. For me and for the church this is a muscle week. It's a time where we set aside and reflect very deeply on the life of Christ and particularly his sacrifice for our sake. Whatever I do I always have that at the back of my mind that he is a king of kings and the Lord of lords. If we as his followers want to continue with him we also must go through these sufferings that there is no crown without a cross. It inspires me to know that even through all the different storms of life at the end of the day I'll come out victorious and it also tells me that I should be expecting that people that I think are my friends and all may turn around to also persecute me so I should take it in good faith in line with what Jesus has done because the same crowd that said Ozana, Ozana, the same people on Friday shouted crucify him, crucify him but you know we're not without hope. The Palm Sunday heralds the celebration of Easter across the globe. Jacinta Ubukun plus TV News. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.