Hosanna! the crowds shouted.
Did they know what they were saying?
Do we?
We equate that word with praise, but in the original language, it meant “Save!”
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord! they said.
Did they know what they were saying?
Words of blessing are words of welcome,
yet later that same week they will scream “Crucify!”
Save us, Holy One.
Open our hearts to receive your welcome,
That in turn we may welcome others.
Hosanna!
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest!