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Christ’s Passion in Matthew and the psychology of death

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A Homily for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Readings: Matthew 21:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66 A critic used a word then newly coined to describe Alfred Tennyson’s poetry. It was “psychological,” taking us into untraversed territory, into our very thoughts. An excellent example is Tennyson’s poem, “The Two Voices: Thoughts of Suicide.” A still small voice spake unto ...
The article's analysis can be seen as an exploration of the psychological dimension of St. Matthew's Passion narrative, emphasizing themes of human misery, violence, and the struggle between good and evil. The author draws parallels between Tennyson's poem "The Two Voices: Thoughts of Suicide" and St. Matthew's Gospel, suggesting that both works delve into the internal struggles humans face in dealing with their own mortality and the presence of sin. The article also raises questions about the r...