How not to be Judas
Wednesday of Holy Week Matthew 26:14-16 Holy Wednesday brings us to reflect on the moment prior to the Last Supper when Jesus again prophesied who would betray him. The moment of salvation is near, but woe to that betrayer. His sin is great indeed, far than any of us could think of. He stayed with our Lord, traveled with him, heard his words, and seen his actions. But he sold him for 30 pieces of silver after he ridiculed Mary when she poured perfume on Jesus' feet. To sell person is a treatment of total indignity against him. Much worse, when he asked the question, "Is it I, Rabbi?" he stripped Jesus of his title "Lord". We betray Jesus every moment of our active liveshere on earth. We claim we don't have time even to greet him or visit him in the church. No wonder we don't have time to serve him. We become like Judas when: First, we stop listening to Jesus. When our outlook on life is far from Jesus' outlook. When ...