Dear Parishioners,
The story which begins on Palm Sunday is basically a human drama. It is our drama. As Jesus enters into this Holy Week, he takes humanity with him and continues to do so every Easter. We are not just remembering an historical event but we are celebrating and taking part in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus as it happens today to us and for us.
His entry into the city begins with optimism, joy and hope. But it quickly turns to betrayal and denial. Jesus is left alone. Where am I in the unfolding drama that begins on Palm Sunday, plays out over Holy Week, and which climaxes on Easter? As we celebrate Palm Sunday and begin our journey through Holy Week, we are called to ask ourselves who and where we are in the crowd. This is a week to pray and decide what kind of followers of Christ we are going to be.
During this week of prayer and liturgies, let us not lose sight of what we are remembering, celebrating and taking part in. There is a real danger that we can get caught up and lost in the busyness of the liturgies of this week. What does this week mean to us? As we begin this most holy of weeks, may Jesus be our constant companion. May we enter into the mystery of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection with faith and hope.
God Bless,
Deacon Howard
