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Palm Sunday: inspiration and strength thanks to the vitality Life

April 17, 2011

Palm Sunday. A. Year

Psalm 118:1-2,

19-29 Matthew 21:1-11

(The commentary focuses on this occasion, in the readings for the celebration of the entry into Jerusalem.)

Jesus, soon to be rejected, it becomes the source of support and liberation for a people who seek strength and change.

The two readings of the conclusion of the Palms, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 and Matthew 21:1-11, share the imagery of the grand entrance into the city with thanksgiving, singing and waving branches. A further connection between these two passages in the psalm quotation Matthew: "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" (Matthew 21:9, Psalm 118:26). Historically, this psalm was the last of the Hallel psalms sung in the Jewish holiday of Passover. Use of this psalm echoes of the celebration of Easter, and the collective memory of the liberation of God's people from slavery and oppression.

What are some of the "celebrations" unexpected in the collective memory of your congregation and community LGBT extolling the liberating action of God?

The strangeness, however, the scene of Matthew in Chapter 21 is not mitigated by its connection to the Psalm. We see Jesus riding a donkey and a colt with a great multitude of believers shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest heaven (verse 10). Only a few believers could imagine and worship this meek humble man on two mammals. Only a believer could behave with such exuberance around such patent ruling materially impoverished. Intellectually, what impression so ironic and incongruous provides this scene.

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these believers, similar to those of the psalmist of Psalm 118, demonstrate a certain knowledge and elated that their Messiah has come. Both passages refer to the entry of a ruler and festive celebration of the goodness of the Lord. It lets us glimpse the liberating nature of the actions of praise and worship which in essence are truly a full body experience. Interestingly, the personal holiness or lack thereof does not seem to be an impediment to the praise and worship. Christians often we miss the shot when we should be free of guilt or sin is the fundamental criterion for relationship with divinity.


We wonder who in the crowd in Matthew 21 or participating in the liturgy of Psalm 118, was truly fair and meek. Only God knows and someday will judge righteously. Sin, real or sense, does not affect one's ability to move closer to God. In fact, sin gives all the more reason to seek the face, the grace and mercy of God.

How stereotypes have hindered you, the LGBT community and your own faith community and alabéis seek God? What are some constructive ways to overcome those negative stigmas?

Finally, the community of the Psalmist and the community around Jesus gathers around these entries with joy and thanksgiving. The entry of Jesus, however, cause other side effects: agitation (Matthew 21:10). Literally, the entire city of Jerusalem was moved. His reaction sets in motion the events that led to the death of Jesus. The entry of an individual who represents the resistance and liberation naturally inspires two reactions: Thanksgiving and excitement about others.

How can we be a catalyst for resistance and liberation, and how we prepare for reactions both Thanksgiving and agitation?

inclusive Prayer
Perhaps prayer and proper reflection of the Scripture passage today comes from the book of Psalms . By meditating on Psalm 118, ask yourself: "How do I encourage the Jesus movement to the mission and victory in my own life mission?

Psalm 118:1-8, 14-17

1 Praise the Lord , for he is good;
His love endures forever.

; 2 proclaim the people of Israel:
"His love endures forever."
3 proclaim the descendants of Aaron
"His love endures forever."
4 proclaim that fear the Lord :
"His love endures forever. "

^{5 From my distress} I cried to the Lord ,
and he said give me liberty.
⁶ The Lord is with me, and I have no fear;
what I can do a simple mortal?
⁷ The Lord is with me, he is my helper;
I'll see on the floor to those who hate me!

⁸ is better to take refuge in the Lord
to trust in man.

¹⁴ The Lord is my strength and my singing;
he is my salvation!

15 Shouts of joy and victory resound
in the homes of the righteous:
"The right hand of the Lord performed feats!
¹⁶ The right hand of the Lord is exalted !
The right hand of the Lord deeds done! "

¹⁷ I shall not die, I will live
to proclaim the wonders of the Lord .