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Yesterday was Palm Sunday.
The smell and color of palm branches welcomed me on my walk to church, as a group descended the mountain and marched toward the Catholic church that Sunday in Caracas.
“Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
The Jews welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem and this Venezuelan group of people wanted to reenact that event.
The next day, the remnants of the branches lined the street and the plaza. And I wondered if the memory of that welcome had faded and dried up, like the branches. People trampled the branches as they walked by; possibly unaware of what had occurred the day before... And so I asked myself: have I allowed the sentiment of welcome expressed in the celebratory moments of my life to fade into the background?
Do I welcome Christ on a daily basis?
Hosanna means “adoration, praise or joy.” Admittedly, the welcome of Christ in my life is more out of desperation than rejoicing.
May we welcome Him in celebration as Son of God and Lord of our life!
“Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”