Palm Sunday
Divine Mercy SundayLord Jesus, in the midst of the festive crowd, you entered Jerusalem. Obedient unto death, you handed over your spirit to the Father, giving your life to save us. The lips of those who today acclaim you as the “Son of David”, will tomorrow shout “Crucify him!” The same disciples that promised to remain with you unto the end, abandon you.
And I, Lord? I realise that I struggle to keep up with you. I realise that I struggle to express myself in prayer. I babble. I stop. I reflect. I realise that, like Judas, I am ready to betray Love with a kiss.
Like Pilate, I am ready to defend the truth as long as it doesn’t cost me anything.
Like Peter, I am ready to promise you many things, but I am equally ready to abandon you.
Like the disciples, I am ready to promise fidelity to you, and then disappear in anonymity. I also discover that…
Like the sorrowful Mary, I know how to accompany you in silence with a wounded heart along your Way of the Cross.
Like the beloved disciple, with Mary, I know how to remain at your side even under the cross.
Like the good thief, I know how to acknowledge my errors and entrust myself to your merciful heart.
Like the centurion, I know how to recognize you as my Lord and my God.
Jesus, Crucified One, Son and brother, have mercy on me! Help me stay behind You, with You, to live in You and for You.
