The liturgy of Palm Sunday is one of great contrast. The people go from cheering to jeering in a short period of time. I find myself wanting to criticize such a fickle attitude, but then I realize that I am one of "them".
In listening to the reading of the passion today, I saw myself in the narrative in a variety of ways. How often have I been like Peter and denied Christ? Or even worse, how often have I resembled Judas Iscariot in betraying my Lord? How many times do I simply go along with the crowd because that is the easy route to go?
In the last two weeks I have had the privilege of praying the Stations of the Cross with our parishioners four times. I presided at an afternoon slot and an evening slot on two different Fridays. Simon of Cyrene has been prominent in my reflection during the Stations. In my own life, do I willingly accept the cross, or is it forced upon me? Why do I respond the way I do in particular circumstances?
As we have now entered into Holy Week, I want to follow the example of the "good thief" and ask for mercy. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
In listening to the reading of the passion today, I saw myself in the narrative in a variety of ways. How often have I been like Peter and denied Christ? Or even worse, how often have I resembled Judas Iscariot in betraying my Lord? How many times do I simply go along with the crowd because that is the easy route to go?
In the last two weeks I have had the privilege of praying the Stations of the Cross with our parishioners four times. I presided at an afternoon slot and an evening slot on two different Fridays. Simon of Cyrene has been prominent in my reflection during the Stations. In my own life, do I willingly accept the cross, or is it forced upon me? Why do I respond the way I do in particular circumstances?
As we have now entered into Holy Week, I want to follow the example of the "good thief" and ask for mercy. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
Just as there is a stark contrast in the Palm Sunday liturgy, there is a significant contrast in the weather depending upon where you are in the country today. I took a walk along the golf course in 76 degree temperatures with 87 % humidity. My brother in Missouri showed me what they were waking up to this morning.
While the snow is pretty, I think it is time for spring flowers.
Out of all the places to be, this bird chose the area where the greenest and most stagnant water was located. What choices in life will you make today?
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