There are three members of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. A dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Like the other members of the Trinity, he is all powerful, merciful, and is God. The name of the Holy Spirit makes Him sound mysterious. We don't know a lot about this member of the Trinity, but He has always been important in the Catholic Church. He is always working in our lives; He is always there. He was there at Jesus' baptism in the Jordan, and He was there at creation. He is everywhere, in all good things.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
April: The Month of the Holy Spirit
There are three members of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. A dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Like the other members of the Trinity, he is all powerful, merciful, and is God. The name of the Holy Spirit makes Him sound mysterious. We don't know a lot about this member of the Trinity, but He has always been important in the Catholic Church. He is always working in our lives; He is always there. He was there at Jesus' baptism in the Jordan, and He was there at creation. He is everywhere, in all good things.
Palm Sunday
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.’”
-John 12:13
Palm Sunday Meditation
YOU ARE MY KING. When You rode the donkey into Jerusalem,
You were prepared to die for us. You were well aware of the pain You would face.
You looked through the crowds. There were Your disciples, followers, and friends.
At one moment, all twelve would let You down. Judas would betray You.
Peter would deny he even knew You. All of Your followers would run away
because they were afraid. You knew that at the cross only three people would remain:
Your ever faithful mother Mary, Your beloved disciple John, and Mary Magdalene.
Almost everyone else watching Your death would be there to mock You.
That sea of people surrounding Your donkey had all committed sins You would pay for.
You paid my price, Jesus. I deserved the cross. I have earned it. Because You love me,
You will die. When someone asked who would go and be the savior, You volunteered.
You didn't try to back away. You said You would go. Everything I am is because of You,
my King. You are my King. I have abandoned You, whipped You, and sent nails through
Your skin. I hung You on that cross, but still You love me. I have done awful things, Lord,
and You still love me. Your love is bottomless. You are my King.
You were prepared to die for us. You were well aware of the pain You would face.
You looked through the crowds. There were Your disciples, followers, and friends.
At one moment, all twelve would let You down. Judas would betray You.
Peter would deny he even knew You. All of Your followers would run away
because they were afraid. You knew that at the cross only three people would remain:
Your ever faithful mother Mary, Your beloved disciple John, and Mary Magdalene.
Almost everyone else watching Your death would be there to mock You.
That sea of people surrounding Your donkey had all committed sins You would pay for.
You paid my price, Jesus. I deserved the cross. I have earned it. Because You love me,
You will die. When someone asked who would go and be the savior, You volunteered.
You didn't try to back away. You said You would go. Everything I am is because of You,
my King. You are my King. I have abandoned You, whipped You, and sent nails through
Your skin. I hung You on that cross, but still You love me. I have done awful things, Lord,
and You still love me. Your love is bottomless. You are my King.
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out:
‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.’”
‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.’”
-John 12:13
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