TODAYS REFLECTION HOLY WEEK TUES MAR 22

TODAYS REFLECTION HOLY WEEK TUES  MAR 22 (Is 49:1-6, Jn 13 :21 -33, 36 -38 )

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Beloved, the gospel today, however, reminds us that as the disciples were with Jesus in these last days, there was a lot of secrecy and confusion; it is clear that the disciples did not understand what was happening.  I imagine the question, “What lies ahead?” had to be at the forefront in many of the disciples’ minds. As Jesus announced to them at the Last Supper that one of His twelve apostles would betray Him (Jn 13:21). "They looked at one another, puzzled as to whom He could mean" (Jn 13:22).

These men had been together for three years. Although they knew each other's strengths and weaknesses thoroughly, they were puzzled as to which of them might be a betrayer. Judas deliberately betrayed his Master while Peter, in a moment of weakness, denied him with an oath and a curse. Judas' act was cold and calculated. John says that Satan entered into Judas when he rejected Jesus and left to pursue his evil course. Satan can twist love and turn it into hate. He can turn holiness into pride, discipline into cruelty, affection into complacency.

Peter, however, never meant to do what he did. He acted impulsively, out of weakness and cowardice. Jesus knew both the strength of Peter's loyalty and the weakness of his resolution. He had a habit of speaking with his heart without thinking through the implications of what he was saying. Friends lets be on our guard lest Satan turn us from the love of God and the path which God has chosen for us. May we submit to Jesus so that we can walk in the way of his light and truth. Lets be united in prayers.