Palm Sunday-From Hosanna! to Cruc...

Palm Sunday-From Hosanna! to Crucify Him!

Christ in Roslindale by Fr. Alexandros Pretorian
S1 · E15
Apr 18, 2026
13:44

Episode notes

What made these people praise Jesus one day and turn against him within a matter of days to cry out "Crucify Him, Crucify Him"!

Jesus knew exactly what was happening. He knew these people were there for the miracles; they were desperate for him to heal their families and wanted him to be the Savior they had imagined.

But in just a few days, that same crowd would be the ones standing before the governor, demanding a crucifixion. It’s a reflection of how we are as human beings. We’re not always stable. One day we’re worshiping and praising, and the next, we’re ready to throw stones at the very same person. There’s just no consistency in us.

Jesus understood this. He knew that even now—after everything they had seen—they didn't truly get it. They hadn't realized that He is the Savior who brings a spiritual salvation, not just a temporary fix.

So today, let’s try to walk the path with Christ. Let’s remember that we carry the cross every day. Maybe this happened so we could see that even when people were torturing him—even when those who should have been by his side turned away—he remained constant.

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Orthodoxy
Palm Sunday