The Church: home-base of second chances
Musings from Fr. Dave
Palm Sunday
With today’s liturgies, we begin the most sacred time of our church year: Holy Week begins, blending into the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday.)
The Palm Leaf by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)
There are two Gospels proclaimed at our Masses this weekend, both from Matthew. The first: Jesus’ wonderful entrance into Jerusalem, the second: Matthew’s account of the Passion of Jesus.
The contrasts today are stark! From spirits soaring high in triumph, to the dark scene of Jesus’ crucifixion.
As you hold blessed palm branches in your hands at today's Mass, let your imaginations fly, as you listen to all the readings. Those stark contrasts are much like the ups and downs of our own lives. We have memorable celebrations as well as heart rending troubles as we walk life’s path.
I beg you to remember well, that the Roman Catholic Church is the home-base of second chances.
Jesus lived and died while on mother earth so that we may live.
His Resurrection and return to His Father is His eternal promise to every one of us.
When you think all is lost ... the Holy Spirit that dwells within you brings peace and all that is good to your troubled spirit.
Everything that we are as Roman Catholic Christians is contained in Holy Week.
Please pray for all R.C.I.A. members as they prepare to fully enter into the church this coming Saturday evening at Easter Vigil Mass.
Have a prayerful and blessed Holy Week!
Love, Fr. Dave
Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, is the pastor of Holy Family Church in Oldenburg, Indiana
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