As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the large crowd of people gathered there threw their cloaks and palm branches on the road into the city.  The soft path that they created symbolizes a special entrance.  They must have sensed that there was something special about this man on the donkey and colt.  Perhaps the people’s kind act even brought comfort to Jesus as he pondered what was to come in the days ahead.

The people raised their voices to welcome Jesus too.  Their shouts sought what we too seek from Jesus –  healing and salvation – and what we offer to him – our praise and thanksgiving.

May we be full of praise and thanksgiving as we walk into and through Holy Week so that we may also experience the healing and salvation that the week yields!