AND IT WAS NIGHT
It
is interesting to note how Jesus, in His talk with His circle of
disciples, was so discreet. Even as He revealed His knowledge about a
treachery that was about to happen with one of His disciples, He was
careful not to name Judas. Hence, Judas had a last chance to redeem
himself and change his plans. Jesus gave Judas all the graces and all
the respect. Judas had freedom of choice until the end.
The sad thing, though, is this: Judas chose to persist in his evil
plan. He paid no attention to the grace being extended to him. Without
any hint of repentance, he went on and he went out — with the silence of
a stubborn, defiant and recalcitrant fellow. He rejected the goodwill
being extended to him by his Master.
John the evangelist dramatically indicates everything with a short but
powerful verse: “And it was night.” Jesus had spoken of Himself as “the
Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6). Furthermore, He indicates that
He is the True Light. He said: “I came into the world as a light, so
that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness” (John
12:46).
Judas chose the darkness. Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP
REFLECTION
QUESTIONS: What events and experiences in your life can you also liken
to “night” and “darkness”? Jesus is the True Light. What does this
personally mean for you?
Help me to always cling to You as my True Light, Lord. Dispel whatever darkness comes into my life.
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