DAILY- HOMILY

MARCH 27, 2013
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

Is 50:4-9 / Ps 69: 8-10. 21-22. 31 and 33-34 / Mt 26:14-25

ISAIAH 50:4-9
The Lord Yahweh has taught me so I speak as his disciple and I know how to sustain the weary. Morning after morning he wakes me up to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear. I have not rebelled, nor have I withdrawn. I offered my back to those who strike me, my cheeks to those who pulled my beard; neither did I shield my face from blows, spittle and disgrace. I have not despaired, for the Lord Yahweh comes to my help. So, like a flint I set my face, knowing that I will not be disgraced. He who avenges me is near. Who then will accuse me? Let us confront each other. Who is now my accuser? Let him approach. If the Lord Yahweh is my help. who will condemn me? All of them will wear out like cloth; the moth will devour them.

MATTHEW 26:14-25
Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, "How much will you give me if I hand him over to you?" They promised to give him thirty pieces of silver, and from then on, he kept looking for the best way to hand Jesus over to them. On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?" Jesus answered, "Go into the city, to the house of a certain man, and tell him, `The Master says: My hour is near, and I will celebrate the Passover with my disciples in your house.'" The disciples did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover meal. When it was evening, Jesus sat at table with the Twelve. While they were eating, Jesus said, "Truly I say to you: one of you will betray me." They were deeply distressed, and they asked him, one after the other, "You do not mean me, do you, Lord?" He answered, "The one who dips his bread with me will betray me. The Son of Man is going as the Scriptures say he will. But alas for that one who betrays the Son of Man: better for him not to have been born." Judas, who was betraying him, also asked, "You do not mean me, Master, do you?" Jesus replied, "You have said it."

REFLECTION
Have you ever thought of putting yourself in the shoes of one of the apostles seated around Christ at this Passover supper? How would you react to his prophecy of betrayal? Would you also reply – Is it I Lord?

Every Sunday we eat and drink with Christ at the table of the Holy Eucharist. Yet like Judas, we also betray Christ. The priceless gift of Christ for us is his Body and Blood. It is the sign of his unconditional love, forgiveness and life. Our Amen during communion is our assent that our body may also become the instruments of love for the other. We betray Christ when we do not forgive, when we are unjust, when money becomes the sole reason of our existence. Before receiving his body and blood, let us first ask ourselves before Christ – Is it I Lord?

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Ditas dela Paz, Toots Monfort, Andy Lecaros, Virginia Hernandez, Mon Torres, and Fleur Torres
- Jose Antonio Cruz
- Chief Samrose Anyaugo
… for the personal intentions of
- Pauline
- Dr Ugo Anyaugo, Oge Anyaugo, Barr (Mrs) adaugo Barbara Okoronkwo, Engr. Ifeanyi Matt Anyaugo, Chuba Anyaugo and Ezinne Cordelia Anyaugo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Carmen Reyes-Santos
- Albert Uy
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Alfredo D. Masigan
- Birthday: Fr. Jason K Dy, S.J.
- In Memoriam (+): Elena Ang Acero
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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