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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who?

The LORD’s are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the river.

Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD? or who may stand in his holy place? He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain.

He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, a reward from God his savior. Such is the race that seeks for him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob.

Psalm 24: 1-6

sing with me: Day #3

On the third day…

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7