Jesus is loving us as he falls hard to the ground and the nasty crowd gets hyped up. But the word love has been sentimentalized and is now shopworn. Its shock value has been lost.
In early 5th century Rome, the monk Telemachus rushed down into the arena of the Roman Forum, where he attempted to get between the armored gladiators. The spectators were furious for ruining their entertainment and stoned him to death. It's said that when the Emperor Honorius heard of the sacrifice Telemachus had made for love and life, he had him declared a martyr and officially put an end to combatant sports. By this they will know that you are my disciples, by your love for one another." (John 13:35)
Some silent moments
Our Father Who art in Heaven...
Hail Mary full of grace...
Glory be to the Father...
