The Wednesday before Holy Thursday has long been referred to as Spy Wednesday, since the Gospel for today describes the betrayal: Judas' agreement with the chief priests to hand over Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, and Jesus direct statement to Judas, who put on the front of innocence, "Surely it is not I, Rabbi?", "You have said so." (cf. Mt 26:14-25). This brings to mind the many times in our own lives when we have said one thing and done another, or in some way, attempted to deny the wrong we have done. Sadly, there is a little bit of Judas in each one of us. The example of Peter's denial follows later in the story, but the difference is that Peter accepts the forgiveness Jesus offers, while Judas doesn't and hangs himself in despair.
For the rest of our lives we will be facing challenges that will demand taking risks to remain faithful to Jesus. We will fail time and time again, but Jesus offers his forgiveness each time. In our remorse and in our desire to follow Jesus, may we not be too proud to accept it.
Bro. Rene
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