Betrayal

In today's gospel, (Jn 13: 21-31, 36-38). we hear Jesus talk openly about his betrayal and give Judas the green light to go and do what he planned to do quickly. Judas left into the darkness of he night, the darkness of his evil betrayal.   Jesus also gave Peter an indication of who the betrayer was, and when Peter protested that he would never betray Jesus, Jesus told him he would deny him three times before the cock crowed. No doubt Peter was disturbed by this prediction as any of us would, but as we know, Jesus was right.  We might be saying, "Well so much for Peter, but never me!" How do we know?  How many times have we already done so in subtle and unassuming ways?  A quick examination of conscience will reveal our own inadequacies and contradictions, and, we would hope, lead us to a humble and contrite confession of our guilt and the absolute need for the cleansing blood of Jesus to wash us clean...After all, that's why he came and died for us.
Bro Rene