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By Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV, Catholic Exchange, April 2, 2024

Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV is a Roman Catholic Priest of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary currently on missionary assignment in the Philippines.

“Jesus gave him no further answer so that Pilate was amazed.”

There is a stark contrast between Jesus and the crowd that accompanied Him into Jerusalem. The crowd was noisy and boisterous in proclaiming Him as the “one who comes in the name of the Lord.” But they were also unfaithful. They will not persevere in proclaiming “Hosanas” about Jesus but will change and curse Him with “Crucify Him” during the Passion.

But Jesus was silent and faithful to His mission. He was completely silent as He entered Jerusalem accompanied by the noisy crowd. By not joining them in their triumphant chants, He appears completely disconnected from their exuberance and excitement. …

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