Willingness

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin; no guile was found on his lips. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he trusted to him who judges justly.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your soul.

1 Peter 2: 21-25

Yesterday we began the holiest week of the Church calendar!

On Palm Sunday, the Sacred Scriptures invited us into Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. *Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66. We heard shouts of “Hosanna,” (Save us,) as the people joyfully greet Our Lord, cheering and welcoming Him with palm branches.

What an interesting way of honoring the Messiah.

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i like…

i like…

old bookstores,

the smell of coffee brewing,

rainy day naps,

Sundays,

and

watching the sun rise.

I like the sweet simple things that remind me that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.

my helper

O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause.

O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth.

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life.
Freely will I offer you sacrifice;
I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness.

Psalm 54:3-4, 6 & 8.

Christ has now reconciled you to present you holy and unblemished before him.

(*See Colossians 1:21-23)