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Is. 50:4-9
Ps. 68:8-10,21-22,31,33-34
Mt. 26:14-25
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Today we hear Isaiah describe a man who is attacked unjustly. This suffering servant does not defend himself. Yet, his silence is not a weakness. Rather, he chooses to depend totally on God. He trusts that God, who sees all, will justify him.

Seven hundred years later, it is the time of Jesus. In today's Gospel, the betrayal of Jesus has begun. Judas chooses to sell Jesus for 30 pieces of silver (a reference to the wages paid to the prophet Zechariah by the people who rejected this prophet - (Zech. 1:12-13).

At the Last Supper, Jesus already knows that He will be betrayed. Yet, He chooses not to run or escape. Jesus freely accepts His mission. He trusts that the Father will justify Him.

When the disciples hear that the betrayer is among them at the table, each person considers whether he is guilty.

Today is an opportunity to reflect. Have I ever betrayed Jesus? Jesus knows that I am a sinner ... and yet He loves me. Jesus freely chooses to suffer because He wants to save me ... because He yearns to be with me forever.


Jesus, thank You for Your mercy. Grant me the courage to spend time with You in prayer during these Holy Days.



DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.
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