Tonight Sister Mary Claire and I read the meditation about the soldiers casting lots for Our Lord’s garments while He hung upon the Cross. It made me feel so sad to think of Jesus being stripped of even the last thing He had, and how even then He was still pouring out His Precious Blood for us. Sister said people can still treat Him coldly now, especially when they forget His love in the Blessed Sacrament, and that made me want to love Him more and never be careless with holy things.
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, and Sister Mary Claire and I will go to Mass again, and Robert will give us a ride. I am glad of that, because Palm Sunday always feels so solemn and tender to me, like Our Lord is entering Jerusalem in meekness even though He knows the sorrow ahead. I want to go with a quieter heart this year and not be thinking about my own little comforts so much.
I hope when I hold the palm tomorrow I will remember that Jesus gave up everything for love of us, even His garments, even His Blood, and that I should not be stingy in loving Him back. Sister Mary Claire said that when we learn to be content with little, our hearts are freer for God. I think that must be true. Even a small sacrifice, if it is given lovingly, can make room for Jesus.
Mini was with us this evening while we read, resting so close by as if she knew Holy Week is beginning. The house felt peaceful, and I was thankful for Sister, for Robert giving us a ride tomorrow, and for the quiet way Jesus teaches us through these meditations.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus,
thank You for shedding Your Precious Blood for me.
Please forgive me for all my carelessness and teach me to love You better.
Help me not cling too tightly to little earthly things, but to keep my heart free for You.
Bless Sister Mary Claire, good Robert, and dear little Mini tonight, and let us go to Palm Sunday Mass with reverence and love.
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