The triumphant entry and the true nature of the Messiah
Rams Sunday marks a decisive moment in Jesus’ narrative, when the crowd was enthusiastically received by Jerusalem, yearning for a king who released them. However, the chicken that mounted symbolized a very different reality: a king who did not come with pomp or with intentions of domination, but as a emissary of peace and service. Its mission was to establish a kingdom that transcended human expectations.
Disappointment and rejection: on Good Friday
Good Friday was a time of bitter revelation. The lack of understanding the message of Jesus became apparent when he faced abandonment and sentence. Those who had called ‘Hosanna’ soon became voices of rejection. His loneliness at the most critical moment reflected the deep misunderstanding of his message of love and redemption.
The Renaissance: a Sunday of Resurrection
But on Sunday he brought a new hope. From the most dark moments, an ‘alleus’ arose that celebrated the victory over death. This transformation symbolized that Jesus was not a lost dreamer, but a bearer of a truth that is glowing in the midst of the dark. His resurrection is a witness that the Kingdom of God has already begun to become present among us.
Reflections on our time: a Sunday of prolonged bouquets
At present, our society would seem to be trapped in a cycle similar to Rams Sunday, with incessant struggle for power and control. Strategies for achieving these goals often involve manipulations and delusions. This dynamic generates a large number of contemporary saints, with people suffering in silence, trapped in desperate circumstances.
Allues in response to need
It is in these situations of pain and loneliness that we can begin to raise our ‘alleluia’. Each act of compassion towards those who suffer, every moment of reception abroad, and each effort to listen to the silenced voices are steps towards the resurrection of our world. In these gestures, the Kingdom of God advances, and we begin to resurrect, living Easter in our daily lives.
