What sting is as sharp as a friend's betrayal? And what insult is more bitter than betrayal through a kiss? Worst of all, who could be so wicked, so foolish as to betray the Son of God with a kiss? Judas, yes—but also any one of us.

While [Jesus] was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man; seize Him." And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Hail, Master!" And he kissed Him. - Matthew 26:47-49

With excerpts from:

• The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich (https://bit.ly/3kaeP6l)
• The Mystical City of God by Ven. Mary of Agreda (https://bit.ly/3IhySaO)

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