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"The Triumphal Entry"
St. John 12:12-19
On the next day much people that were come to the feast,
when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him,
and cried, "Hosanna, Blessed is the King of Israel that
cometh in the name of the Lord."
And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon;
as it is written.
Fear not, daughter of Sion, behold, thy King cometh,
sitting on an ass's colt.
These things understood not his disciples at the first;
but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that
these things were written of him, and that they had done
these things unto him.
The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus
out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard
that he had done this miracle.
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves,
"Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold,
the world is gone after HIM."
Sunday, March 28, 2010 observes "Sunday of the Passion,"
the "Beginning of Holy Week," and The Triumphal Entry
of Jesus, into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds, who
were in Jerusalem for Passover, waving palm branches and
proclaiming him as the Messianic King. The Gospels tell us
that Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, enacting the
prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, and in so doing emphasized the
humility that was to characterize the Kingdom he proclaimed.
The irony of his acceptance as the new Davidic King
(Mark 11:10) by the crowds who would only five days later
cry for his execution should be a sobering reminder of the
human tendency to want God on our own terms.
In most Protestant traditions, the liturgical color for
The Season of Lent is purple. Lent begins 40 days and nights
prior to Easter Sunday when it ends. I am told that in Catholic
tradition (and some others), the colors are changed to Red for
Palm Sunday. Red is the color of the church, used for Pentecost
as well as remembering the martyrs of the church. Since it
symbolizes shed blood, it is also used on Palm Sunday to
symbolize the death of Jesus. While most Protestants celebrate
the Sunday before Easter as Palm Sunday, in Catholic and other
church traditions it is also celebrated as Passion Sunday
anticipating the impending death of Jesus. Make sure you visit
this Thursday and experience "Maundy Thursday."
Now that you must be in the spirit of this season, enjoy my
April Journey filled with celebrations, fun, and surprises.
Our Journey begins with the celebration of Jesus; from Palm
Sunday to the Resurrection.
Living life with no hurries, and no worries.
My life is in His hands, & I can't think of a safer place.
Forever, Sunset2u
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