Today we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, only a few days removed from his murder. Though he knew he would be betrayed and condemned by the very people who honored him, he accepted their worship. He was moved then with compassion for people who would prove fickle and rebellious, just as he mourns now for our capriciousness while gladly receiving our feeble hosannas.
Jesus Christ, Son of God… have mercy on me, a sinner.
uconnchurch.com: BLOG 9:54 am on 9 April 2006 Permalink
Palm Sunday: Passion of Christ…
“Today we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, only a few days removed from his murder. Though he knew he would be betrayed and condemned by the very people who honored him, he accepted their worship. He was……
Randy 6:54 pm on 9 April 2006 Permalink
Amen
Morphea 8:28 am on 10 April 2006 Permalink
Beautifully done.
[jesse] 9:17 pm on 12 April 2006 Permalink
Beautiful. In the words of the thief, “remember me in paradise”.
None of us really have anything to offer in comparison to The Gift.
Well, maybe except your husband, he’s pretty spectactular.