In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays that he be spared arrest, torture and crucifixion. Jesus became troubled—overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Nevertheless, Jesus did not walk away, but voluntarily laid down his life for his friends.

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On the night in which Jesus was betrayed, he washed the feet of the Twelve; tried to get Judas to stop betraying him; and tried to give Peter faith and hope, even though he knew Peter would fail by denying Jesus.

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Judas hears Jesus denounce rich people who devour the houses of poor widows while hiding their hypocrisy behind lengthy prayers. Then, Judas betrays Jesus for thirty silver coins.

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Caiaphas’ cronies tried to trap Jesus in his words, so he would either be arrested by the Romans or become unpopular with the people.  They failed.

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After being welcomed into Jerusalem by crowds shouting “Hosanna”, Jesus drove the merchants out of the Temple. Caiaphas (the high priest) and his cronies opposed Jesus because they were blinded by greed, cynicism and fear.

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Judas rebukes Mary for “wasting” expensive perfume by anointing Jesus with it. Jesus tells Judas to leave Mary Alone.

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Caiaphas tells the Sanhedrin that Jesus must die so that they wouldn’t lose their power or prestige.

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Jesus shows that he is the Resurrection and the Life by raising Lazarus from the dead.

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Jesus welcomes sinners as if they are a lost sheep, a lost coin, or a lost child.  God doesn’t praise Church-Goers who are proud of all their sacrifices. God praises humble Sinners who seek mercy.

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Jesus teaches us not to worry and not to be deceived wealth.

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