Lying in the way

Brief homily for Palm Sunday

There is usually no time for a sermon on Palm Sunday as the Long Gospel says it all. However, for completeness here is a short reflection.

You understand that the palm branches and garments are cast into the way mainly for the sake of the donkey. They make its path easier to tread and even out the surface of the road. Of course, if the donkey has an easier passage so does the passenger.

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Throwing down your coat for a donkey to tread on shows how much you regard the rider. If thousands of the people of Jerusalem turn out to welcome the one they believe to be the Messiah, then His reputation has preceded Him and they clearly show their love for Him.

And then they will shout, "Crucify!"

And then, some will lay their lives down before Him so that He can walk into the lives of others.

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If Our Lord has taken our humanity in order to enter into the gates of our heart, what of our lives do we need to lay down before Him so that the Lord of Life may enter in?