“Beloved Betrayer”

The invitation of this Lent is to Stay with Jesus as he pours out his love for us.  This means staying close to all that he experiences and seeing his love on display.  We watch Jesus love his betrayer, calling him ‘friend,’ speaking the truth of what Judas was doing, offering him an opportunity to change course as well as preparing a way back, when he comes to his senses. Jesus calls us ‘friend,’ leaving that word in our ears as he begins his passion for us.