Homily (Reflection) for Wednesday of
the Holy Week (12th April, 2017) on the Gospel
Is 50:4-9;
Ps 68:8-10.21-22.31.33-34 (R. v. 14);
Matt
26:14-25.
Topic: Complicated case.
Yesterday, we identified a hardened heart as the most deadly
disease. In today’s gospel, Judas was paid thirty pieces of silver by the chief
priests for the betrayal of Jesus. He was already strategizing on how to
execute this plan before Jesus’ Passover with them (the apostles).
And while at table, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you
will betray me.” The gospel captured the apostles’ feelings in these words,
“And they became greatly distressed.” No need adding with the exception of the
betrayer. They asked Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?” Jesus
replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.”
He also warned of the impending danger, “The Son of Man goes as it is written
of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have
been better for that one not to have been born.” Judas had the courage to ask
Him, “Surely not I Rabbi?” Jesus replied, “You have said so.”
Judas in today’s gospel tried to cover up his hardened heart
with hypocrisy thereby complicating the matter. And none of the other apostles
knew what he had in mind otherwise their reaction would have been more serious
than when they felt that James and John were trying to hijack the apostolic
college, cf. Matt 20:20-24.
Have you ever hidden your true self? And what did you hope to
achieve? There is need for us to open up. This makes it easier for us to
receive the needed help, cf. Matt 11:28.
Bible Reading: Ps 85; Col 3:1-17.
Thought for today: Hypocrisy worsens situations?
Let us pray: Lord, help us to be open to You and
to our brothers and sisters – Amen.
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