Holy Tuesday and the gospel reading were recounting
the story of two betrayals. Here the betrayal of Judas and that of Peter were
foretold. Eventually Judas and Peter did betray Jesus, Judas by few silver
coins and Peter by fear of suffering. Money for Judas and the fear of being
persecuted himself if associated with Jesus for Peter. Realizing what they did,
Judas overcame with guilt decided to take his own life while Peter overcame
with grief was remorseful and was eventually given a chance to lead the Church.
The path to Jesus can be filled with betrayals. In
mission we deal with people, trusting them with our secrets, dreams and
desires. When we open up ourselves into a relationship, it makes us vulnerable
to betrayals, for in relationships there are people that can take advantage of
us. But there is no other way; we have to build relationships because it is the
only way that the love of Christ can be shared. We might not have control of
others but we can for sure control what kind of response we have to betrayals. Jesus
response to betrayal is more love.
It was this love that saved Peter. It is the same love
that will save us.
by aats
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