Betrayal

"One of you will betray me."  (Mt. 26)

The Church enters the 'difficult days' of Holy Week now, when it bearts painful witness to the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus.

These days invite each of us to take an honest look at ourselves, and at our own faith.
In what ways have we, like Judas, 'betrayed' our best self by acting selfishly or thoughtlessly?
Have we been dishonest in our dealings with our loved ones, friends, or business associates?  Have we been careless with our words, to the pain of another?
Have we neglected our spirit, and failed to make time for prayer and worship?

There is still time to repent past wrongs, and commit to a new life in the Spirit.  But, the appointed hour draws near.  May we heed the challenge, and seek to unite ourselves more closely to the suffering and Passion of Jesus, so that come Easter, we might indeed find oursleves drawing ever closer to the Resurrection in the Father's Kingdom of true and lasting peace.