Homily Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
Today's readings can be found here . What makes us great? The disciples argued about which of them was the greatest. Jesus defined greatness clearly and simply for them and us: the greatest must be as the youngest, the leader as the servant. Greatness is serving others. Jesus served others throughout His ministry while on earth. He went to the outcasts of society and brought them back into the community. He healed them and forgave their sins. He criticized the religious leaders for their lack of mercy, hypocrisy, and self righteousness. This angered them resulting in Jesus being arrested, abused, mocked, and killed. As disciples of Jesus, we’re called to serve others the same way Jesus taught and did. To feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless...