President Donald Trump released a heartwarming message celebrating Holy Week in an official White House briefing. His remarks encouraged Christians across the Nation, with a promise to “defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and halls of government.”
For context, Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter Sunday, which is celebrated by the majority of Christians worldwide. It begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, and includes Maundy Thursday (Last Supper) and Good Friday (Crucifixion). It culminates in Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection, and is often considered the holiest day of the year.
Beginning the statement, Trump offered a welcome from his family. He said, “This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity.
Continuing the briefing, Trump wrote, “Beginning with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating in the Paschal Triduum, which begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by Good Friday, and reaching its pinnacle in the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night.”
Building on that point, the president explained the true meaning of these celebrations. He stated, “This week is a time of reflection for Christians to memorialize Jesus’ crucifixion—and to prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for His miraculous Resurrection from the dead. During this sacred week, we acknowledge that the glory of Easter Sunday cannot come without the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross. In His final hours on Earth, Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, torture, and execution on the cross out of a deep and abiding love for all His creation.”
President Trump offered an insightful view into the significance of Easter. He explained, “Through His suffering, we have redemption. Through His death, we are forgiven of our sins. Through His Resurrection, we have hope of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness—signaling that death does not have the final word.”
Promising to protect Christians, Trump said, “This Holy Week, my Administration renews its promise to defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and halls of government. We will never waver in safeguarding the right to religious liberty, upholding the dignity of life, and protecting God in our public square.”
Concluding his remarks, Trump offered a positive vision for the future. He said, “As we focus on Christ’s redeeming sacrifice, we look to His love, humility, and obedience—even in life’s most difficult and uncertain moments. This week, we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our beloved Nation. We pray that America will remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom for the entire world, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ’s eternal kingdom in Heaven.”
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