One thing that has stood out to me quite often in the reading from Luke 19:28-40 is this short phrase, ‘find a colt that hasn’t been ridden . . . the Lord needs it’
I have prayed about this verse many times throughout the years. There are so often tiny pieces of Scripture that are skimmed over and never discussed. When I read I always ask God to help me see and hear something he wants people to notice.
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On Sunday we had a visiting Priest who said the following words in the early part of his sermon/reflection.
” . . . we are here to worship the Living God . . . “
Those words are still echoing in my mind and heart today. Along with them is an image etched in my mind – an image of the Crucifix hanging on the wall behind the altar, Jesus – Crucified on the cross, head hanging down, arms stretched…..