Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ
is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox:
like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves
afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ
comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path
leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this para
doxical promise of life through Christ’s broken body and outpoured
love in a meal of bread and wine. We begin this week that stands at
the center of the church year, anticipating the completion of God’s
astounding work.