A Moment to Pause - Saturday 28th March, 5th Week of Lent #God #faith #messiah #cross #lent

Welcome today to A Moment to Pause with Pauline Thomas. Following the raising of Lazarus, the Jewish leaders, fearing Roman intervention, plot Jesus's death. In today's gospel, John chapter 11 45 to 56, we hear Caiaphas saying, “You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.” The end for Jesus is drawing close. So he goes to a friend about 20km northeast of Jerusalem, where the mountains descend into the Jordan Valley, remote desert area where Jesus is relatively safe. As Passover draws near, people are on the lookout for Jesus to appear. Instructions had been circulated that any sightings of Jesus were to be reported to the authorities so that they could arrest him. They're speculating, asking each other, what do you think? Will he not come to the feast? Jesus was to be the central character of this Passover and make it the most momentous Passover in history. As we prepare to enter into Holy Week, we pray that we may be light and safe harbour for those whose lives we touch, who are enduring the cross in their lives. Amen. Thank you for joining us this morning.  ✔ Subscribe for daily prayer with the Oblate family. ✔ Comment your prayer intention. ✔ Share this with your parish, family, or prayer group.