“A Donkey, an Olive Press, 30 Pieces of Silver, and a Curtain” - 9 a.m. Traditional Eucharist

The Rev. Charlie Holt reflects on the meaning of Palm Sunday through four key symbols—the donkey, the olive press, the thirty pieces of silver, and the temple curtain—to explain the significance of Jesus’ journey to the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus, unlike earthly rulers, entered humbly on a donkey, showing that His kingdom is marked by humility rather than power. The olive press (Gethsemane) represents the crushing weight Jesus willingly endured in obedience to God for the salvation of humanity. The thirty pieces of silver highlight how Jesus was valued by the world as little more than a slave, yet His sacrifice was infinitely greater. Finally, the tearing of the temple curtain reveals that through Jesus’ death, all people now have direct access to God, opening the way for a personal relationship with Him.