Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
This entire week, the readings go through every single detail leading up to and including the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John may have slightly different renditions at times, but they all lead to the same end.
Each narrative is quite pictorial. Each story emits emotions from those listening. If you don't feel the message, well, you'll really never get the lesson.
Peter told Jesus he would never abandon him. Never. Yet ultimately, he denied Jesus three times. When he realized Jesus revelation came true, he was truly sorry. He knew he sinned.
We may be weak, but this is the whole reason Jesus died on the cross--to save us from our sins.
We are finite. Jesus is infinite. I can not grasp the concept that no matter how many times I sin, Jesus can forgive me and continue loving me unconditionally. Oftentimes, I can NOT forgive myself. I have many regrets and beat myself up, sometimes for the silliest of things.
Jesus can.
I am grateful and humbled.
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