# Pastor's Podcast Corner, Palm Sunday by Reverend Pastor Michael J Hurley, OP.  March 29, 2026

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Podcast: [St. Dominic's Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-dominic-s-weekly-328314)
Published: 2026-03-30T01:31:32+00:00
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## Resource

A meditation on the transition from the triumphal entry of Palm Sunday to the profound suffering of the Crucifixion. The reflection challenges listeners to move beyond being spectators of the Passion and to encounter the true nature of Christ's kingship through silence and sacrifice.

## Highlights
- Main idea: True kingship is found not in worldly dominance, but in the meekness of a king riding a donkey
- Practical takeaway: Practice the spiritual discipline of 'stop, look, and listen' to perceive God's presence in moments of suffering
- Failure mode: Mistaking the silence of Jesus before Pilate for weakness rather than strength under control
- Main idea: The cross is not a mere decoration but a revelation of God's love absorbing human hatred
- Practical takeaway: Approach Holy Week as a participant in the mystery rather than a spectator of a drama

## Topics

Palm Sunday, Holy Week, The Passion of Christ, Christian Spirituality, The Crucifixion, Lent, The Gospel of Matthew, Sacrifice

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Trial of Jesus: An examination of the trial before Pilate, the release of Barabbas, and the condemnation of Jesus.
- 2:00 — The Scourging and Mockery: The physical suffering of Jesus, including the scarlet cloak, the crown of thorns, and the soldiers' mockery.
- 3:00 — The Crucifixion and Darkness: The events at Golgotha, the darkness covering the land, and the cry of abandonment from the cross.
- 4:00 — The Earthquake and Revelation: The supernatural signs following Jesus' death and the centurion's confession of his divinity.
- 5:00 — The Pattern of Holy Week: A call to stop, look, and listen as the celebration of Palm Sunday transitions into the gravity of the Passion.
- 6:00 — The King of Meekness: Reflecting on the choice of a donkey over a war horse and the humility of Christ's entry into Jerusalem.
- 7:00 — Looking at the Cross: An invitation to look past abstract ideas to see the reality of the crucified King who absorbs hatred with love.
- 8:00 — The Cross as Revelation: How the cross ceases to be a symbol and becomes a profound revelation of God's mercy and endurance.

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