Spy Wednesday

Today we celebrate what has become known as “Spy Wednesday.”  On the Wednesday of Holy Week, we hear how Jesus was betrayed by Judas.

On Sunday night, FOX aired a special entitled “The Passion.”  This was a moving story of the Passion, using modern day actors and songs.  One scene in particular stuck out to me, and that was the betrayal of Jesus.  The song, “Demons” by Imagine Dragons was sung as Judas (played by singer Chris Daughtry) betrayed Jesus.  Jesus is being arrested at the time as well.  It is incredibly moving and powerful.

We can learn from this betrayal.  How often have we turned our backs on a friend or loved one?  How often have turned our backs on the Lord?  Lent is a time to change our ways and repent for them.  As we approach the Sacred Triduum and the end of Lent draws near, how can we make one final “push” to change our hearts, ways?  Maybe this Lent wasn’t as productive as you had hoped, but these final few days (as well as the Triduum) provide motivation and opportunity to repent.

Chris Hughes