Spy Wednesday: The Day of Betrayal
Holy Wednesday, often called Spy Wednesday , holds a somber place in Holy Week. It is the day we recall Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. This act, driven by motives that have been debated for centuries, set in motion the events of the Passion . The Gospels suggest a confluence of factors, including the influence of Satan and Judas's own greed. Some scholars have even proposed that Judas believed he was helping Jesus fulfill his messianic destiny , though this interpretation is often disputed due to Judas's deliberate actions in identifying Jesus to the authorities. The betrayal itself was a carefully planned act. The Jewish authorities sought to arrest Jesus discreetly, fearing a public disturbance during the Passover feast. Judas's role as a "spy" became crucial, as he sought the opportune moment to hand Jesus over. This moment arrived on Thursday night, during the Passover meal. Jesus, aware of the impending betrayal, kept th...