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March 31, 2021Many of us during the past year have lived through some turning points in our lives. The pandemic has threatened the health of many. Some of our beloved ones have passed away. Some people have lost their jobs. How could we embrace all of these?
In today´s Gospel, we can appreciate how Judas and Jesus embraced their turning points. Juda´s turning point is marked by the expression ¨from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him (Jesus) over. ¨ His turning point was motivated by his ambition and the price of thirty pieces of silver. His turning point consisted of looking for an opportunity to hand Jesus over. His turning point was a betrayal. It was a turning point that led him to anguish, fear, regret, desperation and finally, self-destruction.
On the other hand, Jesus´ turning point is signaled by the words “my appointed time draws near.” Jesus is very aware of what is happening. He knows He is entering to complete the mystery of salvation for all humanity. For this reason, without ignoring the suffering that was to come, His turning point becomes a celebration: “I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” His turning point was a reaffirmation of the mission entrusted to Him. It was a turning point nurtured by the confidence of a servant that knows he has all he needs to fulfill his mission. Jesus´ turning point was complete trust in His Father. There was joy in the midst of pain, hope in the midst of the unknown, and fraternity in the midst of isolation.
The gospel shows us two ways to enter and embrace our turning points in life. It is up to us which one we want to follow. There is one that leads to self-destruction and death, the other one leads to nourishment and new life.
