We enter our places of worship today and are reminded of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with vases filled with palms and the blessing of palms before the celebration of Mass. As you hear the reading from Mark’s gospel during the blessing, imagine yourself with the others welcoming Jesus coming into Jerusalem riding on a colt. You notice him looking at you. His eyes meet yours. And what do you hear him saying to you? And what do you say to Him?
You hear the others acclaiming him with shouts of Hosanna to the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Do you find yourself joining in the acclamation? Is Jesus your Lord? And if so, how does your life proclaim this to others you meet on today’s streets?
Sister Maria Kruszewski, CSFN
