RCL: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 Truly, this was the Son of God. (Matt. 27:54) Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Why is it, then, that the Gospel speaks of crucifixion, and not triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Stop and think for a moment. On the first Palm Sunday, our Lord…

On Palm Sunday a dual theme runs through the readings, the themes of servanthood and glory. One might wonder what one has to do with the other! Yet if these dual themes of servanthood and glory are separated or pitted against one another, the entire mystery of the passion, and in turn the mystery of…