Come to the Lord, for He is ever-forgiving.
I was recently at an event with a gathering of many laypeople, and the bishop there gave a beautiful homily about gratitude. Joy comes from being grateful, and when we do not appreciate the workings of the Lord, we find ourselves wanting other things.
Judas betrays Jesus because he does not have gratitude for Jesus and his purpose. I looked up the meaning of betrayal, and it reminded me of a general in the American Revolutionary War who was found out to be aiding the enemy side, and then had to live the rest of his life in exile, as a permanent Judas. It is important to remember we are all sinners, but God’s mercy can forgive even the worst of our sins.
Do we live alongside the Lord and truly ask for forgiveness when we sin?
