The Looming Shadows~The Very Rev Lady Sherwood,OPI

As we move deeper into Holy Week, the atmosphere shifts. On this Holy Wednesday, the Gospels set a sobering scene. Jesus, sitting with His closest friends, reveals a heavy truth: one of them will betray Him, and another will deny Him. The cozy intimacy of the table is pierced by the reality of human weakness and the approaching cross. 

​It is easy to look at Judas or Peter and distance ourselves from their failures. Yet, this day invites us to examine our own hearts. How often do we profess love for Christ only to let convenience or fear dictate our actions? Holy Tuesday asks us to sit in the tension of our own frailty and rely entirely on His grace.

​Let us pause in the quiet of this day to reflect, realign, and pray.

​Lord Jesus, We see the shadow of the cross growing longer today. We recognize the times we have turned away from You in our thoughts, words, and actions. Forgive our betrayals and our silent denials. As we walk through this sacred week, anchor our hearts in Your unwavering love. Give us the courage to stand by You, even when the night grows dark. Amen.