March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday
Have you ever shouted "Hosanna" on Sunday and "Crucify him" by Friday? In this powerful Palm Sunday homily, Fr. Rob explores the unsettling swing in the crowd's loyalty as Jesus entered Jerusalem—and reveals how that same fickleness lives in each of us today. Why were the very people who praised Jesus as their savior so quick to call for his crucifixion? Fr. Rob honestly reflects on his own struggle with this question, admitting that he, too, can be swept up by the crowd's influence—falling into greed, vengefulness, and unforgiveness when the world around him does the same. But within this raw confession lies the breathtaking truth at the heart of Holy Week: Jesus went to the cross knowing our hearts would waver. He offers mercy and healing not because we are perfect, but because his love persists even when our faith doesn't. This reflection is a stirring invitation to examine our own loyalty to Christ and to receive the radical, unearned grace that defines this most sacred week.
Episode 18 of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies podcast, hosted by Fr. Rob Howe, titled "March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday" was published on March 30, 2026 and runs 5 minutes.
March 30, 2026 ·5m · Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Homilies
Summary
Have you ever shouted "Hosanna" on Sunday and "Crucify him" by Friday? In this powerful Palm Sunday homily, Fr. Rob explores the unsettling swing in the crowd's loyalty as Jesus entered Jerusalem—and reveals how that same fickleness lives in each of us today. Why were the very people who praised Jesus as their savior so quick to call for his crucifixion? Fr. Rob honestly reflects on his own struggle with this question, admitting that he, too, can be swept up by the crowd's influence—falling into greed, vengefulness, and unforgiveness when the world around him does the same. But within this raw confession lies the breathtaking truth at the heart of Holy Week: Jesus went to the cross knowing our hearts would waver. He offers mercy and healing not because we are perfect, but because his love persists even when our faith doesn't. This reflection is a stirring invitation to examine our own loyalty to Christ and to receive the radical, unearned grace that defines this most sacred week.
Episode Description
Have you ever shouted "Hosanna" on Sunday and "Crucify him" by Friday? In this powerful Palm Sunday homily, Fr. Rob explores the unsettling swing in the crowd's loyalty as Jesus entered Jerusalem—and reveals how that same fickleness lives in each of us today. Why were the very people who praised Jesus as their savior so quick to call for his crucifixion? Fr. Rob honestly reflects on his own struggle with this question, admitting that he, too, can be swept up by the crowd's influence—falling into greed, vengefulness, and unforgiveness when the world around him does the same. But within this raw confession lies the breathtaking truth at the heart of Holy Week: Jesus went to the cross knowing our hearts would waver. He offers mercy and healing not because we are perfect, but because his love persists even when our faith doesn't. This reflection is a stirring invitation to examine our own loyalty to Christ and to receive the radical, unearned grace that defines this most sacred week.
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