As we enter the final week of Lent, Mike Shaughnessy brings together Palm Sunday, the conclusion of Romans, and the Passion narrative in Matthew. At the heart of these readings is a powerful truth: everything that unfolds in Christ has been foretold in the Scriptures.
From Paul’s reflections in Romans 15–16 on the unity of Jews and Gentiles, to Matthew’s account of Christ’s suffering and death, we are invited to see how the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Jesus. The Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms all point toward this moment—revealing a God who has been unfolding a single story of salvation throughout history.
This week’s meditation calls us to look deeper into Scripture and recognize that Christ’s Passion is not just a tragic story, but the fulfillment of God’s plan. In him, faith becomes certainty, hope becomes enduring confidence, and love becomes eternal. As we prepare for Easter, we are invited to see our own story transformed in the light of his death and resurrection.
The entire list of this year’s readings can be found at 40 Days 2026 Readings & Podcast.
