ISB ~ John 12 v13

branches of palm:Recalls how the Israelites waved bundles of palm branches for the feast of Tabernacles (Lev 23:40; 2 Mac 10:6-7). Hosanna!: A Hebrew acclamation meaning “Save us!” (Ps 118:25). Blessed …

name of the Lord:An excerpt from Ps 118:26, one of the Hallel Psalms (113-118) customarily sung at Israel’s great feasts. See note on Mk 11:8-10 and CCC 559.