Sunday, April 13, 2014

Palm Sunday - 2014

Homily given on Palm Sunday - 2014 by Fr. Robert Rankin.  Fr. Rankin spoke of contradictions on Palm Sunday.  There were:


  • Two processions into Jerusalem on the same day.  Pontius Pilate entering into Jerusalem as a political procession and the Entry of Jesus as a spiritual procession.
  • Two kingdoms on display - The Roman empire, one that would pass away and the Kingdom of God that will never pass away.
  • Two gates - Pontius Pilate entering from the west gate, facing the setting son.  Jesus entering through the East gate, facing the rising sun  and fulfilling prophecy that the savior would enter through the East gate.

Homily - Palm Sunday 2014

Homily given on Palm Sunday - 2014 by Fr. Robert Rankin.  Fr. Rankin spoke of contradictions on Palm Sunday.  There were:


  • Two processions into Jerusalem on the same day.  Pontius Pilate entering into Jerusalem as a political procession and the Entry of Jesus as a spiritual procession.
  • Two kingdoms on display - The Roman empire, one that would pass away and the Kingdom of God that will never pass away.
  • Two gates - Pontius Pilate entering from the west gate, facing the setting son.  Jesus entering through the East gate, facing the rising sun  and fulfilling prophecy that the savior would enter through the East gate.