Living the mystery of the Cross leaves no room for indifference

Good Friday reminds us that God has hidden the seed of divine life in our experiences of suffering.

Are the Readings proclaimed today simply positioned to move the Passion narrative forward? What else might we discern as we reflect on the story of Judas?

Rather than being a hapless victim of circumstance or the machinations of his enemies, Jesus shows his agency and power to discern as he sees what is in the hearts of both Judas and Peter.

The Evangelist John uses this final visit to Bethany as an opportunity to prefigure what is to come and to highlight the growing animosity of Judas Iscariot and all those who wanted Jesus to die.

Living the mystery of the Cross leaves no room for indifference.

If we are able—like Jeremiah and Jesus—to recognize the abiding and grace-giving presence of the Father in every aspect of life, then we will be able to recognize the light of Easter shining beyond and through the suffering we endure.