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Welcome to one of the hardest Sundays in the lectionary year to preach. Palm Sunday can become a beast of burden, laden in many congregations with both the palms story and the entirety of the Passion. It’s a heavy load for one Sunday, and it’s a heavy load for one preacher. I often show up to this week feeling empty-handed, despite the long list of props this one service can require.
