What Does “Passion” Mean in the Bible?
The sufferings of Jesus, from his arrest until he died on the cross.
It can mean
- At Mass: Palm Sunday is called “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” Good Friday is “Friday of the Passion of the Lord.”
- Its color: red.
- Careful: the Church teaches that the death of Jesus cannot be blamed on the whole Jewish people.
Today
On Palm Sunday and Good Friday the Passion is read at Mass.
Where it appears in the Bible
Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 26:39; Luke 23:46
What the Bible says
Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.
Matthew 26:39
And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Luke 23:46
And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Source: Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, 20 and 30-31; GIRM 346; Catechism 597