Walking with Jesus Through Holy Week | The Rev. Susan Astarita
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Walking with Jesus Through Holy Week | The Rev. Susan Astarita
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Mother Susan invites listeners to “walk with Jesus” through Holy Week, drawing on John’s Gospel and the spiritual “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me.” Reflecting on the passion narrative written decades after Jesus’ death, she emphasizes that the crucifixion was not a surprise but the completion of Jesus’ steadfast mission amid the clash between Roman violent power and a covenant of love. She recounts Jesus’ purposeful entry into Jerusalem alongside Pilate’s intimidating military display, Jesus’ arrest and abuse, and Pilate’s role in the death sentence. Citing “God so loved the world” and Jesus’ words “It is finished,” she presents the cross as a paradox: a horrific death that becomes a sign of God’s overflowing love, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the opening to eternal life, urging silent vigil on Holy Saturday and reflection on how to live this gift.
00:00 Opening Prayer
00:32 Choosing Jesus to Walk With
01:28 John’s Passion Lens
03:13 Jesus’ Mission and Purpose
04:40 Palm Sunday Clash of Powers
07:01 Arrest and Pilate’s Trial
08:37 The Cross and It Is Finished
10:39 Paradox of the Cross
11:35 Holy Saturday Silence
11:58 What Will We Do