Palm Sunday: From Glory to the Cross

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. We start with joy as Jesus enters Jerusalem—“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:38). People wave palm branches, hoping Jesus will be the king to free them from oppression. Continue reading →

We all carry stones—anger, bitterness, self-judgment—and sometimes we throw them at others. Jesus teaches us to set those stones down and choose mercy instead. This story reminds us that love corrects without condemning, and that change is possible when we meet Christ. Lent is the perfect season to do some soul-cleaning and make room for grace. Let’s move forward with lighter hands and freer hearts.

The story of the Prodigal Son is not just about one lost child—it’s about all of us. We have all been the rebellious younger son, the resentful older brother, and at times, the forgiving father. God does not hold grudges but throws a feast when we come home. The older brother’s anger is a warning: Jealousy and pride can keep us outside the celebration of grace. Lent is our invitation to step inside and join the party of God’s mercy.