This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends, but not all of them, Mary Magdalene remains. Today we are reminded that Jesus has poured himself out to us and all of humanity. This is kenosis, this is a love that is stronger than death. And, now, we raise our hands and our palms in the air as we hear the Gospel for this Palm Sunday.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; John 12:12-16