Holy Week @ CTK

"As he rode along, the people were spreading their cloaks on the road; and now as he was approaching the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of his disciples began to praise God aloud with joy for all the mighty deeds they had seen. They proclaimed: "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest."

The most sacred time of our church year begins with these words in praise and honour of the King of kings. It is a proclaimation of fealty and faith that quickly turns to cries of "Crucify him! Crucify him!"

As this Holy time begins, we are invite both in worship and in prayer to immerse ourselves in the experience of our Lord's Passion, death and resurrection. We are encouraged to ask ourselves tough questions, in the confidence that we do not do this inner work alone, but in the loving companionship of our Lord who has walked this way before us.

Do I proudly proclaim my faith in Christ so long as it remains convenient? Safe? Acceptable? Am I willing and ready to shift my priorities, to make those changes in lifestyle, and scheduling, my faith demands?

We ask these questions, and die these deaths, in the sure and certain faith that we do not walk this pilgrim way alone, but hand in hand - prayer in prayer, with both each other and the servant king who leads our way.

Peace and God Bless
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