Palm Sunday



Jesus is led like a lamb to the slaughter. We are made in the image and likeness of this vulnerable God. Have you ever thought that being vulnerable is part of the essence of being a fulfilled human being? That is very counter intuitive for Western cultures. We seek fulfilment in the opposite of being in control. This deep primitive desire to be in control is actually an instinct for fascism. We find in Jesus a quality of venerability the primary antidote to the instinct of fascism. Rowan Williams says 'it is in the cross that we see in the revelation of what it is that characterises Gods personal being'



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Date
09 April 2022

Tag 1
Gospel

Tag 2
Spirituality

Tag 3
Teaching

Source Name
Michael Whelan sm

Source URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvXpVvgV...

Activity

How are we called to let go of control?

How are we called to be vulnerable like Jesus?

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