Why do we celebrate with one another? Think about times in your life when you gather with others to have a party and be happy about something. For me, I think of birthdays, holidays, and sporting events. Each one of these celebrations is amplified because of the community gathered.
I spent three birthdays in a row in Alaska. The first two were with family and friends and they were incredible. The third was spent alone and wasn't really marked by any significant celebration.
My birthday didn't change but the surroundings were certainly different. The third one was spent driving and wasn't really different from any other day. I needed the other people to make that day special.
This week we celebrate Palm Sunday and prepare to move into Holy Week. Jesus begins the week surrounded by friends and ends the week alone in death. Yet, our faith moves past the emptiness and death to be full of joy and community.
As we seek to love one another and demonstrate Christ's love, do so in a way that not only comforts in times of hurt, but in a way that rejoices and celebrates with our community in times of joy. Seek to be with one another, share meals with one another, and be friends with all of God's children.
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