RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B. March 24, 2024. The emotional intensity of Palm/Passion Sunday invites us to enter whole heartedly into the story. Where do we stand in this remarkable turnaround from joy to sorrow? Deacon Timothy Siburg Explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for Palm/Passion Sunday Year B, March 28, 2021
Jesus predicted that all of his closest disciples would desert him when confronted with the humiliation and reality of his violent death. And they did, even Peter who protested greatly. We, too, desert Jesus when we fail to both see our own violent legacy and to work to for change and the good of all people. (Image: John August Swanson, “Entry into the City,” Vanderbilt Divinity Library)
RCL Reflection, Palm/Passion Sunday Year B, March 25, 2018
The liturgy for this Sunday does not leave much room for a lengthy sermon, so why not consider a short exploration on the unnamed woman’s act of pouring out costly ointment on Jesus’ head was a lavish act of love and radical stewardship. How do we today show our love for Jesus. (Photo: Bible Museum, Creative Commons License)
Lectionary Reflection for Palm Sunday, Year B, April 1, 2012
Most of the time, Palm Sunday worship is pretty predictable—either a short sermon or some sort of participatory or dramatic reading of the gospel. What if, however, we looked at the lessons for this day from a slightly different approach? What if we view them through the lens of stewardship? (Photo by Luz Adriana Villa A. used by Creative Common License.)
