""What happened, these mysteries we celebrate, gives us the path to salvation, eternal life. It's the greatest gift ever," Hicks said. "We celebrated well today, with joy, with prayer, with a great sense of faith.""
""Jesus, who stood for peace. Jesus, who showed the path to love. Jesus, who showed us how to love our brothers and sisters," the archbishop said."
""My hope for everyone is that we take a little piece of [Holy Week] and we bring it to our world, because our world is hungry, is crying for that peace and that hope that comes from God.""
Thousands of Catholics gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City for Palm Sunday Mass, marking the beginning of Holy Week in 2026. Archbishop Ronald Hicks, newly installed, emphasized the transformative nature of Holy Week. He highlighted the significance of Jesus' message of peace and love, which resonates amid current global turmoil. Parishioners expressed that the celebration provided hope during challenging times. Hicks encouraged everyone to share the peace and hope of Holy Week with the world, which is in need of such guidance.
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