The early Church was aware that Jesus was betrayed by one of His closest associates. Although it was uncomfortable for them, they didn't try to hide the fact that Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' disciples, betrayed Him.
The Gospel tells us that when Jesus announced that one of those sharing at the table with Him would betray Him, everyone present was “greatly distressed.” Being betrayed by someone you trust is very distressing for the one betrayed and for all those associated with Him.
Many of us may have experienced betrayal from people close to us. Perhaps we confided in someone, and they used that information against us.
This week reminds us that betrayal does not have to be the end of the story. God the Father had the last word by raising His Son from the dead. He brought good out of the evil of betrayal and other trials that Jesus endured.
Divine Providence can also bring good out of the negative things we sometimes have to endure from others. The Passion of Jesus reminds us that God can work in life-giving ways even after the darkest experiences.
Homily for Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
Homily for Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
Homily for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle
Homily for Monday of the 7th Week of Easter
Homily for the 7th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Homily for Wednesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
Homily for Monday of the 6th Week of Easter
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter
Homily for the Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
Homily for the Memorial of Saint Athanasius
Homily for Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter
Homily for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
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