+ We have just celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and have listened to an accounting of some of the events of his Passion and Death. We will take up this theme again on Good Friday in five days time. In the meanwhile, perhaps we can approach the coming days in a different sort of way than ever before. Usually this is recommended to be a time to "gear up" for the contemplation of the events that brought about our redemption: but this year I propose that we take our cue from the Parish Read Book, "Sabbath" and Rest, Relax and Remember the amazing fact of our salvation. It has already occurred; it is something that has been freely and generously done by our God for us; and so all we need do is to: Rest (in the presence and love of God), Relax (knowing that we are always safe in the "now" of God's presence), and Remember (everything we possibly can about just how much we are truly loved by God: how we each were created and born into this world because he first thought about us and loved us, how our salvation was important to God – he wants us to spend eternity with him, how he has incorporated us into his Body the Church, and his family forever, how he is always there to guide and direct our lives if we want it, how he is sacramentally present to us to strengthen our Christian pilgrimage through life, and how he would have done this whole saving activity if there were only one of us here on earth to do it for).
Yes, during the days of the coming week, especially on Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday Night – let us Rest, Relax and Remember God's Tremendous Love for us – all of us – and all the people in the whole world!
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