Passion Sunday

 

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday the beginning of Holy Week.  For the next week we will recall Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection. The Gospel for today is Luke’s Passion Narrative. Mass began with the palms being blessed recalling Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Every time I hear the Passion Narrative something always strikes me. Today I found myself listening as the centurion says, “this man was innocent beyond a doubt.” The second thing that struck me was the interchange between Jesus and the two thieves crucified with Him. One of them recognized the gift and value of God and asked Jesus to remember him. We too are called to recognize the gift of Jesus. This week during our journey to Calvary with Jesus may we increase our faith knowing that our loving God is always present to us.

Blessings on this Holy Week.