Today's readings are here: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040112.cfm
In the Gospel at the procession with palms, the people joyfully proclaimed Christ as king as he triumphantly entered Jerusalem. However, Christ did not turn out to be the triumphant king they expected, so in less than a week, they would clamor for his crucifixion.
We are guilty of a similar thing from time to time. We expect Jesus to enter our lives and triumphantly destroy our enemies of sin, death, and negative situations. When he does not do this quickly and easily, we become disillusioned.
Christ wants us to see that, just as he reigned from the throne of the cross, so we will reign with him through the cross of self-denial. This is not as glamorous as the triumphant king image, but it does reveal the heart of love.
May the Lord,who revealed the true meaning of kingship and love from the cross, strengthen us to reign with him by putting ourselves aside today for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor.
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