[Palm Sunday, Year B, March 29, 2015 / Procession: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 Isa 50:4-7 / Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mark 14:1 – 15:47]
TODAY we celebrate Palm Sunday and intensify our efforts to be close to Jesus as he is about to enter into his Passion. Perhaps it is time to pass over with Jesus, from a mediocre following of Christ to a passionate one, from lukewarmness to fervor. As we hear in the book of Revelations, the Lord desires that we are either hot or cold but not lukewarm. Hot is fervent and zealous, cold is struggling but in need of help. But the one who is only lukewarm does not feel they need the help of anyone. Jesus, help us to be passionate about you and on fire with your love as we approach the Holy Week. May we have the enthusiasm of the children who greeted you as you entered Jerusalem on the donkey.
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