Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week –
the holiest week of the Liturgical Year. Some thirty five days ago we began our Lenten
journey together as a community of faith.
In a few short days we will reach the end of Lent. This is a week that one does not want to race
through for it is a beautiful reminder of our God’s love for us.
Today, on Palm Sunday, we read through the
Passion narrative which is a rather lengthy reading. It recounts the events of Jesus’ triumphal
entry into Jerusalem, His betrayal by Judas Iscariot, His Last Supper with His
disciples, the Washing of the Feet, the Institution of the Eucharist, His
arrest, trial and ultimately His Crucifixion.
There is so much to absorb in this Gospel that it at times boggles my
mind. I find my mind wanting to skip
over parts of the story.
As we move into Holy Week, I invite you to set
aside some time to journey with Jesus. Take some time to place yourself into
the gospel scene. Take on the roles of the different people who are there. Were you waving palm branches as Jesus rode into
Jerusalem? Were you one of the disciples
at the Last Supper? Were you there when
He was arrested or had you fled? Did you
stay with Jesus all the way to Calvary? Take the time to listen to Jesus’ message for
you during these days as we approach Easter.
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