Sunday, April 9, 2017

Fake Hosannas

The world "fake" has been bantered about so frequently these days that even a four year old might  have no trouble comprehending it's meaning.  As we hear the shouts of Hosanna to the Son of David in the reading of the Passion today, we might wonder if these were "fake" acclamations from the same lips that screamed "Crucify him" at the end of the week. The question has been posed many times over the centuries and the explanation has leaned toward a small group of disciples who were not the same as those who pleaded for his death. We hope that this is true, but the question brings to mind our own loyalty and consistency.  How many ups and downs does our life of faith experience?  On one day we are fervent in our acceptance and welcome of Jesus, but can turn "on a dime". it seems, into inappropriate behavior for a loyal disciple. As we sing our Hosanna's today at the beginning of Mass and then shout out "crucify him" during the Gospel, may we realize how fickle and fake we can be and ask Jesus for the grace to live what we say.
Bro. Rene

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