Introduction to the Gospel for Lent

God’s Humble Face

The “everyday” surrounds Him as His time arrives

a colt tied by a door, will serve sufficiently,

the plainest cloak will be his heraldry

yet “Hosannas” are the many people’s cries.

Do you know a humbler king, a rule more meek?

So pathetic seems this mighty Lord!

Yet by cheering crowds He is adored,

a conqueror who turns the other cheek!

A cross with criminals, His final sign!

These mean forms alone express his truth divine.