Why Holy Week Still Matters in America

By Heather Suzanne Wolf-National Desk Editor

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week — the most sacred time of the year for Christians. As a woman of faith and an American, this week reminds me why I keep going even when the world feels heavy. It's a time to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts with what truly matters.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem not with fanfare or force, but with humility — riding on a donkey as crowds laid palm branches at His feet. They believed a Savior had come, and they were right. But they didn’t yet understand the kind of salvation He offered.

In America, we are blessed with freedom — including the freedom to worship. But in the chaos of political headlines and cultural division, it’s easy to forget that our hope doesn’t come from any election or official. It comes from the cross.

Holy Week walks us through the final days of Jesus’ life — from the last supper to the cross on Good Friday, and, finally, the empty tomb on Easter morning. It’s a journey of sacrifice, love, and ultimate victory. And it’s just as powerful now as it was over 2,000 years ago.

As Americans, many of us long for peace, purpose, and unity. But the truth is, no political party can provide what Jesus already gave us: redemption, grace, and a promise of eternity. When we fix our eyes on Him, we’re reminded that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

We live in uncertain times. But Holy Week calls us back to certainty — not in man-made systems, but in a Savior who gave everything for us. It reminds us that the greatest act of love in history wasn’t written in legislation or policy, but in blood on a wooden cross.

So this week, as we reflect on the path Jesus walked, let’s also walk in gratitude. Let’s teach our children why this week matters. Let’s gather, pray, and remember that no matter what we face in this country, God is still on the throne — and heaven is still our home.

That’s a truth worth celebrating.