In this homily, Fr. John traces the sweeping drama of Palm Sunday, moving from the jubilant cries of “Hosanna!” in Luke 19:28‑40 to the harrowing demand “Crucify Him!” in Luke 22:39‑23:46. Preached immediately before the public reading of the Passion, it probes the stark contrasts that frame Holy Week: a King who rides a humble donkey instead of a warhorse, accepts a crown of thorns rather than gold, and responds to betrayal with unwavering love. In confronting these tensions, we are compelled to recognize both the fickleness of the human heart and the steadfast faithfulness of Christ, who advances toward the cross for our sake.
As we enter the holiest week of the Christian year, let this message draw you into the story and invite you to “survey the wondrous cross” with fresh eyes. Listen, reflect, and discover again how God meets our deepest failures with an even deeper mercy—turning enemies into friends through the self‑giving love of Christ. May these moments move you to respond with nothing less than your soul, your life, your all.
