The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over.
Judas got up after receiving the bread and wine from Jesus and left. We dont hear about Judas until he gets the soldiers to Jesus in the Garden when being arrested!!
So just imagine , witnessing first hand the transubstantiation and just walking out, and doing what the devil tells Judas to do! Seems shocking to us if we ponder, but to be honest , we all do it at every mass we attend! I have tried my best to leave after the priest leaves, however on occasion due to time and work commitments, I am often chasing for the door after the receiving Holy communion.
Imagine someone making us a meal so sacred and perfect , and we chose to walk away right after – no explanation ! Why? What can be greater than witnessing the miracle ? I know it is hard often and I should never be the one to preach with my track record. While I havent abstained this Lent and in fact even missed some Sunday masses cause I am just too busy at work or caught up with other commitments.
It is indeed time, to not think of holy week obligations only cause the church says so but to genuinely participate in the final supper with the Lord every time we attend mass, but instead be more mindful of the time we spend during mass and focus on obtaining the maximum! Let us not be a Judas in the year to come and focus on being a better disciple and be humble and honest!
PRAYER: Thank you lord for this Lenten season. I am grateful for the love and mercy you pour at me from the cross. bless everyone who read this article and may peace always be with you!Amen!
