Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo delivered a poignant speech during the Mass of Palm Sunday and the Passion of the Lord, launching a cry of distress by comparing the suffering endured by Jesus to that of the Congolese people. During this liturgical celebration marking Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, the prelate highlighted the similarities between the pain and injustices suffered by the Congolese people and those experienced by Jesus.
Through the liturgical texts of the day, Cardinal Ambongo urged the faithful to hope and trust in God in the face of trials and injustices. He recalled that the passion of Christ teaches the possibility of overcoming all forms of misery and suffering by relying on faith and humility.
Holy Week, which precedes Easter, is an opportunity for Christians to commemorate the passion of Christ. Palm Sunday marks the start of this holy week, symbolized by the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, acclaimed by the crowd waving palm branches.
During this Lenten period, Cardinal Ambongo’s message of faith and hope resonates as a call for solidarity and action to fight against injustice and poverty. Drawing on the Scriptures, he encourages everyone to serve the most deprived and to work for the recovery of the nation and Congolese families.
This religious celebration highlights the importance of faith, humility and commitment to the most vulnerable, remembering that the story of Jesus is not just a religious narrative, but a source of inspiration to act in favor of the common good and justice.
Rich in symbols and teachings, the Mass of Palm Sunday and the Passion of the Lord invites everyone to meditate on the meaning of suffering, solidarity and hope, recalling that even in the darkest moments, the light of faith can guide to a better future.