On our Saviour in the court of Caiphas

Day 26: On our Saviour in the court of Caiphas "Consider, first, how our Saviour arising from his prayer, having conquered all his fears, returns to his disciples, bidding them now sleep on and take their rest; for that his hour was come, and that the traitor was just at hand. But thou, dear Lord! when wilt thou enjoy rest or peace? Not till the last sleep of death on the hard bed of the cross. Contemplate, Christians, the courage and readiness to suffer for you, which our Saviour shows to suffer for you, by going forth to meet the traitor and his band. Behold with what meekness he receives the treacherous kiss of peace. And yet, to make it evident that no power upon earth could take him but with his own free will, with two words: "Ego sum", "I am", he struck down the whole multitude that was come to apprehend him, making them all reel backward and fall to the ground. After which he delivered himself into their hands; and they having bound him, dragged him along into the city, whilst his disciples fled and abandoned him, leaving him in the hands of his enemies, who presented him first before Annas, the father-in-law of the high priest, where he was insulted by a vile servant, who struck him on the face. From thence they led him to the court of Caiphas, where the chief priests and elders were assembled, longing to see this new prisoner before them, and determined, right or wrong, to make away with him. Follow thou the Saviour, O my soul! now abandoned by all his friends: contemplate this meek Lamb, loaded with their scoffs and insults, in the midst of ravenous wolves; but carry the eyes of thy understanding still farther; view the interior of his soul, and see the joy and satisfaction he takes in complying with the will of his eternal Father, and suffering for thee; and learn from thence the like disposition in all thy sufferings." Source: "Think well on't, or, Reflections on the great truths of the Christian religion for every day of the month" by Rev. Richard Challoner Read by: ancientchristian, Librivox https://bit.ly/2SqcBSj ✅ Visit the website: https://mannaofthesoul.wordpress.com/ for catholic sermons and meditations. ✅ SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannaofthesoul Twitter: https://twitter.com/mannaofthesoul Thank you for listening and God bless you and keep you!