With today’s remembrance of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we begin Holy Week. As we follow the account of the passion of Christ in today’s Gospel, let us not forget that all those sufferings reflect Christ’s love for us.
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The prophet Jeremiah and Jesus remind us that the Christian mission on earth is not to accumulate wealth, live comfortably, seek pleasure, or have fame. Rather, it is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ by living virtuous lives worthy of the gospel, which will, in turn, make us truly happy (see Phil 1:27). All the things of the world are temporary, but hope in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life is true and everlasting happiness.
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Jesus confides to His followers: “Now my soul is troubled.” And He tells them what human weakness may suggest: “And what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour!” But our Lord shows them what the strength of His obedience is: “No, this is why I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!”
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