![]() ![]() ![]() He is coming riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He evokes God’s protective care as he promises the coming of our King into Jerusalem, truly humble. In the First Reading from the Book of Zechariah the prophet invites the Israelites for a sincere service to God. At the same time he says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light and hence we must come to him in order to receive rest from him. Jesus thanks the Father for granting the disciples the grace to grasp his teaching while keeping its meaning hidden from the so-called wise and intelligent people of the day. That dominion is expressed in today’s Gospel when Jesus says, “All things have been handed over to me by my Father.” He reveals the Father to us, and so we are swept up, in the Holy Spirit, into the intimacy between Father and Son, as we ourselves become his sons and daughters in Jesus Christ. He has dominion is from sea to sea, and yet he is concerned personally of each one of us. He is the new king whose arrival brings peace to the weary people. He is our King, says Prophet Zechariah in the first reading, yet comes meekly riding on a placid donkey rather than on a prancing war horse. He is the God who is our creator and all surpassing, yet approaches us on intimate personal terms. This word reveals to us and shows us that God is all powerful and mighty and yet is always accessible. ![]() The readings of today invite us to reflect on peace and consolation through the Word of God. ![]()
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