“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Just a few thoughts

·         The Roman captain said “Truly, this man was the Son of God”
His is the view of humanity that merely contemplates but does nothing.
Jesus emptied himself in service of humanity. Just like Jesus we also have to be ready to empty ourselves in love for him by being totally at the service of our brothers and sisters.

Reflection.

ü  The Christian faith without the Cross is nothing.

ü  Pope Francis - Jesus suffered betrayal by the disciple who sold him and by the disciple who denied him. He was betrayed by the people who sang hosanna to him and then shouted: “Crucify him!” (Mt 27:22). He was betrayed by the religious institution that unjustly condemned him and by the political institution that washed its hands of him.
We can think of all the big or small betrayals we have suffered in life. It is terrible to discover that a well-founded trust has been betrayed. From deep within our heart a disappointment surges up that can even make life seem meaningless. This happens because we were born to be loved and to love, and the most painful thing is to be betrayed by someone who promised to be loyal and close to us. We cannot even imagine how painful it was for God who is love.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  We keep thinking that we will bring peace by killing others in war; Jesus showed us that we bring peace by dying for others.

Musical Reflection

¯ What Wondrous Love is This

¯ Pie Jesu by Gabriel Fauré  --  Voces8