John Foley, SJ
God would exalt [Jesus] later. He would give himself for the sake of others, no matter what it cost. He was to become like a slave, obedient even to death on the cross.
Ron Rolheiser
The Cross as Revealing the Passion
The “Passion” of Jesus refers to that time in his life where his meaning for us is not defined by what he was doing but rather by what was being done to him. What is being said here?
Eleonore Stump
The Small Things and the Great King
Why would anyone let the disciples of Jesus simply make off with somebody else’s donkey? As far as that goes, how did Jesus even know that donkey was there in that village?
Gerald Darring
Jesus rode into Jerusalem to become its messiah. He came not at the head of a conquering army but riding on a donkey, the animal we refer to as an ass. He came not to play God but to “empty himself and take the form of a slave.”
Anne Osdieck
How is the Eucharist a continuation of Christ’s self-giving love for us? Does your busy schedule allow time to “waste” on love?