It may be a shock to realize that month from today we will be celebrating Good Friday! Appropriately, our readings tell of the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers (Gen 37) and the parable of the murder of the landowner's son (Mt 21: 33-43, 45-46), both "types" of the betrayal of Jesus into the hands of his enemies. We might look into our own hearts to see how we have "betrayed" Jesus, or sold our allegiance to him our of fear of what others might think, or simply because of our lack of moral courage. Ordering a meatless meal on Fridays of Lent when out with business colleagues or friends takes fortitude and firmness of purpose; shifting the conversation away from the inappropriate does as well. Putting off till tomorrow the care package for the local soup kitchen, and never bringing it; reneging on our Lenten program because of our own laziness betray our loyalty to Jesus as well. That's why prayer is so important; that's why keeping our focus on the cross is so needed on our Lenten journey as reminders and sources of strength, for we cannot make it without God's help.
Bro. Rene
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