Posted by The WORD in other words (2006) by a Pink Sister – Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration (SSpSAP)
Holy Tuesday in Holy Week – Lent
Introduction
On the eve of Passover, Israel remembered God’s intervention — the liberation from Egypt and the birth of a nation. It was a meal of gratitude and covenant. At the Last Supper, Jesus and the Twelve shared this memorial meal, a sign of friendship and trust. Judas was among them. His betrayal was grave because it broke not only trust but the sacred fellowship of the table.
The Mystery of Human Guilt and Divine Plan
Here we confront the mystery of human guilt and divine decree. Judas built the cross with his betrayal, yet God transformed that cross into the Crucifix — the instrument of redemption. As Edith Stein reminds us: “Whatever did not fit in my plans did lie within the plans of God.” With God, there are no accidents. What seems like defeat becomes victory when seen through His eyes.
The Crucifix as Our Glory
The cross is not merely a symbol of suffering; it is transformed suffering, redeemed by love. Christ did not resist betrayal with violence. Instead, He embraced the Father’s will, turning human sin into divine salvation. For us, the Crucifix must be our boast and glory, the mark we bear in faith, convinced it leads to resurrection.
Conclusion
As Holy Week unfolds, let us see beyond human plans to God’s greater design. He who danced the day we were born continues to weave our story into His. May we embrace the marks of the cross with faith, trusting that they lead us to glory.
“Lord Jesus, help me to see Your hand in all things. May I bear the marks of Your cross with faith, until they lead me to resurrection.”
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