THEY ARE YOUR OWN WORDS
WEDNESDY IN HOLY WEEK: THE BETRAYAL First Reading Isaiah 50:4-9 Who thinks he has a case against me? Let him approach me The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. Readings The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I know I shall not be shamed. My vindicator is here at hand. Does anyone start proceedings against me? Then let us go to court together. Who thinks he has a case against me? Let him approach me. The Lord is coming to my help, who will dare to condemn me? Gospel Matt. 26:14-25 'The Son of Man is going to his fate, as the scriptures say he will'