SATURDAY 1st APRIL 2023
John 11, 45-57:
“It is expedient for you that one should die for the people…. And that day they decided to put him to death”.
With each passing day the confrontation between Jesus and the rulers of the people becomes more tense.
The chief priests and the Pharisees can’t stand that Jesus puts the person above the law, that he speaks of God as a good Father, that he breaks the Sabbath to care for the needy, that he eats with sinners… and much else besides.
Jesus’ life and teachings are not in line with their lives and teachings and so they decide to put him to death.
This is also what we sometimes do: we take Jesus out of the way when his Gospel is not in line with our interests. When we take from the Gospel what suits us and eliminate what we don’t like or demands something we are not willing to give.
Gamble and opt courageously for Jesus. He brings you peace, joy and happiness.
Stop for a while today and ask yourself how you will live this coming Holy Week.
Good day to you.
Antonio Sanjuan Cmf
