Palm Sunday

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          The reading of the Passion is such a powerful reading that there is very little that I can say that could possibly add to what we have just read and heard.  Our Lord’s Passion speaks for itself.  But because we are so familiar with this story, as we hear it every year, it’s easy for us to more or less “glaze over” when it comes to recognizing the importance and significance of what Christ has done for us.   

          So instead of the usual homily, I would like us to take a moment to reflect on the Passion here at Mass.  I would like to invite everyone to find detail or a person or something spoken or some other aspect that you can take with you and reflect on for the rest of this Holy Week until Easter.  Maybe you want to reflect on something Jesus said to his Apostles at the Last Supper.  Perhaps you want to reflect on St. Peter’s promise not to deny Jesus or on his denial later on.  Maybe Judas’ remorse captures your attention.  You could also focus on what it was like for Simon to be pressed into service to help Jesus carry the Cross. 

          My point is very simple.  Do not let Palm Sunday pass by like another ordinary day.  Take something with so you can focus on the Passion this week.  Then Easter will be all the more joyful.