At the mention of Palm Sunday, the scene immediately comes to mind (Mark 11:1-10).
The scene, and the actors as well.

• Two disciples are sent by Jesus to bring him “a colt tied, on which no one has sat”.
• Some people observing the disciples’ intervention object but finally accept.
• Many people spread clothes on the road, they wave branches in welcome.
• They acclaim Jesus as the one who “comes in the name of the Lord”.
• The Pharisees protest at this glorious welcome (Luke 19:40).
• Jesus tells them: “If they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”

An event that took place some 2000 years ago.
A scene of the distant past.
And yet…
A reality ever present.
A message ever meaningful.
A coming ever happening…

WE could be in our world today…
Those who are sent by Jesus…
Those who object or protest…
Those who welcome and acclaim…

On this Palm Sunday, I ask myself: ‘Where do I stand?’
 

Note: Another reflection on a different theme is available in French at: https://image-i-nations.com/dimanche-des-rameaux-annee-b-2021/

Source: Image: Meridian Magazine