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DAILY MASS READINGS
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Meditation
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Judas had his eye out for the main chance, his best opportunity to serve his own interests. His focus was himself and obtaining his own desires—money mostly (John 12:4-7; 13:27-30). Offering to betray Jesus to the chief priests was another way he could pick up thirty more pieces of silver.
This passage begins and ends with Judas’ words and actions. But the real focal point is Jesus’ words and actions during the same time. Jesus knew his time was short. Still, he looked out for the need of the twelve to celebrate Passover. He was in touch with the Spirit’s guidance to know what to do, and where, and whom to seek out. He made time to enjoy fellowship with his disciples at the table and, moved with compassion, warned them about some of what was coming. No self-absorption there!
We can all identify with Judas on some level, but to do so is to miss the point. Instead, focus on Jesus! Live like him! Tune in to the words and works of the Father; seek to hear from the Holy Spirit; concern yourself with the needs of others.
I give to you everything I have to do today.
Help me to focus on you
and others for the rest of this week.”
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Meditation
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Judas had his eye out for the main chance, his best opportunity to serve his own interests. His focus was himself and obtaining his own desires—money mostly (John 12:4-7; 13:27-30). Offering to betray Jesus to the chief priests was another way he could pick up thirty more pieces of silver.
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This passage begins and ends with Judas’ words and actions. But the real focal point is Jesus’ words and actions during the same time. Jesus knew his time was short. Still, he looked out for the need of the twelve to celebrate Passover. He was in touch with the Spirit’s guidance to know what to do, and where, and whom to seek out. He made time to enjoy fellowship with his disciples at the table and, moved with compassion, warned them about some of what was coming. No self-absorption there!
We can all identify with Judas on some level, but to do so is to miss the point. Instead, focus on Jesus! Live like him! Tune in to the words and works of the Father; seek to hear from the Holy Spirit; concern yourself with the needs of others.
This is Holy Week. We can be caught up in what we “need to do” for Easter. We all have many details to tend to before Sunday.
“Father, I want to live like Jesus.
I give to you everything I have to do today.
Help me to focus on you
and others for the rest of this week.”