We have eaten and drunk with Him after a his resurrection

Ish 50:4-9, Mt. 26:14-25. In today’s Gospel, Jesus was betrayed by someone who dipped his hand into the dish with Him, someone who was close to Him. The Gospel declares that when Jesus announced that one of those sharing table with Him would betray Him, everyone present was “greatly distressed.” To be betrayed by someone we trust could be very distressing. Some of us may have had our trust betrayed by people close to us. We confided in someone and they used that information against us. This week readings teaches us that such betrayal need not discourage us.

God the Father had the last word by raising His Son from the dead. He brought good out of the evil of betrayal and the many other evils 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 bids us to trust that God can work in life-giving ways even after the darkest experiences. Today is also a time to pray especially for all those who have tragically taken their own lives, to escape the depths of despair. It is a time to pray for grace, compassion and friendship for any poor soul tempted to commit suicide. We could show our solidarity with the Samaritans who offer counselling to people in deep trouble, and even invest some of our time in being good listeners, where people can find help in time of trouble.

May the Lord God grant us the grace to rise again with