Reflection Questions:

  1. What memories do you have of Palm Sunday, if any? What hopes, expectations and anticipations do you bring with you on this Palm Sunday and into Holy Week ahead?

  2. Read John 8:12. Spend time reflecting on Jesus as the Light of the world. 

Spiritual Practice: Light a Candle

Light a candle and spend some time in quiet reflection today using the questions and prompts above. Begin the time with this simple prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, Light of the world,

As I light this candle, I acknowledge Your love and kindness. I acknowledge Your coming and Your sacrifice, and I celebrate Your resurrection.

I pray that Your light enlightens my mind and spirit. I pray that Your light overwhelms and cleanses the darkness of sin in my life.
I pray that Your light will help me to see what You want me to see, and lead me, and help me, to do what is pleasing in Your sight.

Amen