1ST READING
Jesus
set His face like flint to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). Is the use of
the word “flint” in this reflection similar to the one in Isaiah’s third
Servant Song? I believe so. Jesus knows what He has to do, in the same
way the Servant does, and He gets on with it even though He knows that
it will not be a nice experience.
Isaiah 50:4-9
4 The
Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to
speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; 5 and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. 6 I
gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my
beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. 7 The Lord God is my
help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame. 8 He
is near who upholds my right; if anyone wishes to oppose me, let us
appear together. Who disputes my right? Let him confront me. 9 See, the Lord God is my help; who will prove me wrong?
P S A L M
Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34
R: Lord, in your great love, answer me.
7 [8] For your sake I bear insult, and shame covers my face. 8 [9] I have become an outcast to my brothers, a stranger to my mother’s sons, 9 [10] because zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who blaspheme you fall upon me. (R) 20 [21] Insult has broken my heart, and I am weak, I looked for sympathy, but there was
none; for consolers, not one could I find. 21 [22] Rather they put gall in my food, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. (R) I will praise the name of God in song, and I will glorify him in thanksgiving: 32[33]“See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive! 33 [34] For the Lord hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not.” (R)
GOSPEL
What
makes Judas’ betrayal even worse is that he profits from it – 30 pieces
of silver. I am challenged to reflect on my life to see if I have
betrayed Jesus at any time for personal gain. I have to admit that there
have been times when I was ashamed (for fear of rejection by others) to
proclaim the Gospel as I should. While this might not be the same as
what Judas did, it is similar and something that should never happen
again.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Hail to you, our King; you alone are compassionate with our errors.
Matthew 26:14-25
14 One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, 16 and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. 17 On
the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples
approached Jesus and said, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to
eat the
Passover?” 18 He
said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The teacher
says, “My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the
Passover with my disciples.”’” 19 The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. 20 When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. 21And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 Deeply distressed at this, they began to say to him one after another, “Surely it is not I, Lord?” 23 He said in reply, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. 24 The
Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by
whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he
had never been born.” 25 Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” He answered, “You have said so.”
think: Have I betrayed Jesus for personal gain?
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Exodus 25-27
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The ultimate purpose of my life
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GOALS FOR THE QUARTER
Priority areas God wants me to work on
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PRAYER SHEET
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Things I will pray for regularly MY LIFE DATE PERSONAL NEED DATE GOD’S ANSWERS When I “Until now, you have not When the “Ask and you shall receive, started asked for anything in My Name.” answer that your joy may be full.” praying - John 16: 24a came - John 16: 24b |
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