The Entry

Palm Sunday Victory

They cut the branches from the trees

And strewed them in the way,

Because they knew their Lord and King

Would come along that day.

They sang hosanna to the King

And praised his holy name -

Now even in this modern day,

We, too, should do the same.

The Christ who came that palm-strewn way

To enter in the gate,

Will enter in your heart today,

So do not make him wait.

That palm-strewn path of long ago

Is still a victory sign

That Christ still comes along the way

Into your heart and mine.

~Raymond Orner

One of the most profound liturgical memories I have is the first Palm Sunday as an adolescent at a new church my father had been called to pastor.  Rather than a glistening gold processional cross, this cross was dark...with spikes like rusted nails.  And woven through the spokes, were beautifully colored ribbons that swayed with the steps of the crucifer as he held the cross above the heads of the congregants, as we sang our praises and held our palms.  Simple ribbons of color in a rudimentary cross... my first deep understanding of art in motion, art in its deepest significance.

This begins the Holy Week for Christians around the world... a time when we not only look forward to the Easter resurrection but take time to meditate on Christ's willingness to suffer for the freedom of all.

Hosanna!

♫

 



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