Tag: Betrayal

Not as Human Beings: Homily for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

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22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, A                                                                  September 3, 2023Fr. Alexander Albert                                                               St. John the Evangelist, Jeanerette https://youtu.be/8fyh0bbujDU “Get behind me Satan.” It’s quite the change, really. Last week’s gospel shows Jesus naming Simon “Rock” – Peter in Greek – and proclaiming that the gates of the netherworld will not prevail against the Church founded on that rock. Mere minutes later, Jesus uses a very different name for Simon Peter: Satan. Kind of looks like that promise of never being defeated didn’t last very long, doesn’t it? Appearances can be deceiving. In fact, that’s exactly the point Jesus makes:...Read More

In the Midst of Betrayal: Homily for Good Friday

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Good Friday of the Lords' Passion                                                                             April 7, 2023Fr. Alexander Albert                                                               St. John the Evangelist, Jeanerette Part I of the Triduum Series here https://youtu.be/KAxzo3WzR1c Part III of the Triduum Series here Betrayal is the second worst thing there is. Last night, we began this solemn journey through the holiest days of the year by exploring this theme. The Last Supper and the washing of the feet focused on preparing for betrayal. After Jesus’ own example, we are to accept that it is going to happen, to take the risk of trust, love, and vulnerability anyway, and to be...Read More

Prepared for Betrayal: Homily for Holy Thursday

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Mass of the Lord’s Supper                                                                             April 6, 2023Fr. Alexander Albert                                                              St. John the Evangelist, Jeanerette https://youtu.be/Xih6hbuEXLw Part II here Part III here Betrayal is the second worst thing there is. What makes it so awful is that it takes what is good – trust, love, vulnerability – and hurts the one who offers them. I have rarely experienced in myself or others anger and pain greater than what comes from being or just thinking you’ve been betrayed. Betrayal is close to the very definition of evil. Yet, it is precisely in betrayal that our all-powerful, loving God most...Read More