A cheering, chanting, dizzy crowdHad stripped the green trees bareAnd hailing Christ as king aloud,waved branches in the air.Thomas H. TroegerThis Sunday's Gospel recounts the events of Jesus’ triumphal entrance into the Holy City of Jerusalem. Waving palm branches, they chanted, "Hosanna," "Save us." Their shouts of adoration would soon fade and be overcome by menacing jeers of cruelty.