Palm Sunday represents the moment Jesus boldly declared himself King by riding a donkey into Jerusalem, fulfilling ancient prophecy. The crowds responded with palm branches and shouts of Hosanna, recognizing him as their long-awaited Messiah. When Jesus cleansed the temple, he wasn't opposing commerce but removing barriers that prevented people from accessing God. His anger was directed at religious leaders who created obstacles instead of bridges for those seeking God. Today, we're called to wave our own palm branches by inviting others to meet Jesus and removing barriers that keep people from encountering God's love.