P: Holy and almighty God: Today we join the ranks of countless sinner-saints shouting loud hosannas as Jesus makes his triumphant, yet humble entry into Jerusalem. We have come from our homes, schools and workplaces to worship and honor Jesus our Lord and king. Hosanna to Jesus our Lord and king! God of grace:

C: Have mercy on us.

P: Jesus our suffering servant: Our celebrating is mingled with grieving as the events of your passion unfold; we, together with the entire human race nailed you to the cross at Golgotha. The betrayal of Judas, the denial of Peter, the scheming of the Jewish leaders, the corruption of the Roman leaders, the rejection of the crowds and the abandonment of the disciples, remind us all that we continue to share the responsibility of similar cr…