Today's Thought on Joy

Judas Conspires with the Authorities: "Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money." {Luke 22:3-5}

How often, Lord, have I been only too happy to betray you, even plotting against you. For you have said, "Whatever you have done to the least of these, you have done it to me." At least Judas did it for money. I most often do it for nothing but vainglory. Forgive me my wretched sins. I gladly die with you. Plunge me into your death by my baptism that I may rejoice again. Amen.