I’m The Ass
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In this reflective Holy Week sermon from 'Dear Padre,' the host explores the paradox of Palm Sunday—the joyful triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem juxtaposed with the looming shadow of his betrayal, trial, and crucifixion. Drawing from Matthew’s Gospel, the preacher unpacks the symbolic significance of Jesus riding not a warhorse but a donkey, even two donkeys, fulfilling ancient prophecy through poetic parallelism. The sermon emphasizes that God’s promises often unfold in unexpected, humble ways, not through power or violence, but through suffering and sacrifice. The host invites listeners to identify with a character in the Passion story, ultimately declaring, 'I will be the ass'—the humble creature that carries Jesus, symbolizing quiet service and faithful presence in the midst of suffering. The message centers on God’s presence not in escape from pain, but in walking through it with us, offering hope amid despair.
God’s promises often come in unexpected, humble forms—not through power, but through sacrifice and vulnerability.
The cry 'Hosanna' is not just praise but a desperate plea for salvation, reflecting the universal human longing for divine help in suffering.
We are all called to see ourselves in the Passion story—not just as disciples, but as Judas, Pilate, soldiers, or even the donkey that carries Christ.
The answer to 'Where is God in my suffering?' is found not in escape from pain, but in God’s presence within it.
True faith is not about having all the answers, but about walking the path with Jesus, even when the way is dark.
The Contradiction of Palm Sunday
“And that, friends, is Palm Sunday. A contrast of emotions, of feelings, of exuberance and silliness and joy even to this story of Jesus's betrayal, trial, torture and execution.”
The Donkey and the Prophecy
“Jesus will come into his triumph with weakness, not with bravado, not with hubris, not with the power of violence as the Romans...”
The Cry of 'Hosanna' and Human Desperation
“It's the kind of thing you would yell if you fell overboard in a ship and you screamed up at the ship and say, save me, save us.”
The Answer to Our Cries: The Passion Story
The host confronts the absence of easy answers in Scripture and affirms that the Passion story itself is the response to humanity’s deepest cries—God, save us. The answer is not escape, but presence.
Finding Yourself in the Story
“I will be the ass. I will be the donkey that carries Jesus to you.”
“I will be the ass. I will be the donkey that carries Jesus to you.”
“Jesus will come into his triumph with weakness, not with bravado, not with hubris, not with the power of violence as the Romans...”
“Where is God in my suffering? Where is God when it hurts? Where is God?”
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