The temptation and capitulation to sin has now led Judas to a moment of action. As he betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, we recall how all sin leads us ultimately away from God and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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John’s Gospel sheds light on the vulnerability of Judas: his stealing from the common money purse has already made him vulnerable to temptation and sin…easy prey for Satan.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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In the darkness of night Judas departs from the Last Supper to betray Jesus while Peter boasts that he will die for the Lord. This is the hour that the light of Christ will shine, inspiring us to look into our hearts and repent of our sins before the one who gives his life for our salvation.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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We see the spiritual battle within Judas as he prepares to betray the Lord, yet we recall that there is a fight for good and evil within our own hearts as well. May we acknowledge this struggle and steadfastly turn to Christ – our friend and ally – to win the war.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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The Passover meal is prepared, the disciples are gathered around Jesus, and with sorrow the Lord announces that a betrayer is in their midst. The point? There is no spin or sugar coating salvation history as we embark on the Sacred Triduum. For in the midst of human darkness and sin, the Son of God will shine the light of grace upon our world.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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We discover in the Gospel of John of the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. This is a dark hour in the history of our salvation, and it underscores the consequences of our actions and our reliance on God’s infinite grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Speaking at Mass to the kids at Cathedral School, Fr. Andrew speaks about the Passover, Judas and the blood of Jesus…the Lamb of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
In the heart of the Last Supper we see two clear examples of human weakness. Both Judas and Peter will betray Jesus, and their examples offer us two different responses to sin. Which option will we choose?
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
The Lord – who knows that the agony of the Cross is coming – tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. As we now prepare to embark into the Sacred Triduum of the Lord’s Passion and Resurrection, may we acknowledge our sins and receive the mercy of the Lord.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily – Tuesday of Holy Week
John’s Gospel today shows the Lord with a troubled heart as he announces that both Judas and Peter will deny him. In the same meal where the Christ left us the Eucharist he also acknowledges the weakness of his own disciples. It begs the question: When have we denied the Lord in our lives? When have we turned away from Jesus in a moment of temptation? May this Holy Week renew our faith and help us return to the one who died and rose that we might have a path that leads out of sin into newness of life.
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