The Home of Lazarus and the Heart of Judas – Mar 25 – Homily – Fr Terrance

 

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Mar 25, 2024, where he contrasts the faithfulness of Jesus' friends in Bethany with Judas' betrayal, urging self-reflection and a heart aligned with Jesus.

Father emphasized the setting in Bethany during Holy Week, where Jesus is seen with Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, illustrating faithful service, friendship, and love, contrasted with Judas, representing unfaithfulness. He highlighted 1 John 1:6 - if we claim to have fellowship with God yet walk in darkness, we lie - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/1?6 and 2 Corinthians 6:14 - what fellowship can light have with darkness? - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2corinthians/6?14. Father discussed Judas' veneer of fellowship with Jesus, his betrayal, and lack of belief in the Holy Eucharist, contextualized by John 6:70-71 - Jesus called one of His disciples a devil, referring to Judas - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?70. He proposed Judas as a prototype of unfaithful clergy and Christians, from historical figures to those in the present. Reflecting on Luke 18:9 - the self-righteousness of Pharisees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/18?9, he urged self-examination of our own potential infidelity and unbelief, advocating for humility, mercy, and charity in emulation of Jesus and his true friends.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Monday Holy Week - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/032524.cfm
1st: isa 42:1-7
Resp: psa 27:1-3, 13-14
Gsp: joh 12:1-11

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1771

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