13 April 2025 - Palm Sunday, Year C
Theme As we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It was not triumphant in the traditional sense of the word. There was no pomp and circumstance, but there was praise and rejoicing in God’s goodness as displayed through Jesus’ life and miracles. The psalm for this week also offers praise and rejoicing for God’s goodness. Scriptures Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 - A Psalm of praise giving thanks to God for God’s goodness. Luke 19:28-40 - Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey (colt) that he obtained from a nearby town. As he entered Jerusalem, the crowds laid down their garments for him and his followers sang and shouted, praising God for the miracles they had seen. The people sang, “blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!” The pharisees told Jesus to rebuke the chants, but Jesus said that if the people stopped, even the stones would cry out. Or John 12:12-16 - John...