Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver,

a "potter's field" (a burial ground for strangers), forever linking the money to the betrayal. 

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Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Lord God

 Jesus claimed to be one with God in the sense of being equal to Him,

equal power with God. I told you, and you do not believe.

The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me.

Blasphemy was a crime punishable by death according to the Jewish Law.

The Jews picked up stones again to stone him.” 

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Jeremiah 20:10-13

I hear many people whispering,

Immediately after Judas Iscariot took the bread from Jesus at the Last Supper,

Satan entered him to fulfill the betrayal, prompting Jesus to say, "What you are about to do, do quickly".

Where Jesus identifies his betrayer by offering him a dipped morsel of bread.

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1st Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6

Listen to me,

  Is a profound declaration by Jesus promising

that those who obey his teachings will

never experience spiritual death or separation from God,

rather than referring to physical death. 

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Genesis 17:3-9

Abram fell face down

 Mary pouring expensive perfume on Jesus' feet,

Jesus defends her by saying, "She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial,"

Here is my servant

He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.

In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;

he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.

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Isaiah 42:1-7

Here is my servant

 Mary's "FIAT" (Let it be done)

Mary’s "yes" serves as a model of faith and discipleship,

demonstrating trust in God's plan over her own,

regardless of the consequences or lack of understanding.

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Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10

Once again

"Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood, the blood, the blood of the Covenant,

which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

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 Isaiah 50:4-7

The Lord God

  "You shall die in your sins unless you believe I am He."

The "I Am" Claim: Jesus is identifying himself as the Messiah and claiming divinity.

Believing in Jesus without accepting his divine identity,

they will die unforgiven, facing eternal separation from God.

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Numbers 21:4-9

From Mount Hor

 Immediately after Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead,

“they were determined to put Him to death.”

Jesus brought life in many ways, Through His death,

“to gather together in unity the scattered children of God.”

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Ezekiel 37:21-28

You will then say to them:

“ CHRIST SAID 1 AM THE TRUTH, HE DID NOT SAY 'I AM THE CUSTOM." 

                                                 - Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo

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Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62* 

(or Daniel 13:41c-62)

(...) The assembly took