Edward Okuń, “Judas,” 1901
Edward Okuń, “Judas,” 1901 (photo: Public Domain)

Spy Wednesday, and Vatican News (March 23)

Jeanette De Melo and Matthew Bunson shine the truth of the Gospel this weekend as guest Jonathan Liedl talks about Vatican news and Father Jeffrey Kirby tells us more about ‘Spy Wednesday.’

Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss.

Why is Today Called Spy Wednesday?

In his general audience catechesis on the Twelve Apostles in 2006, the late Pope Benedict XVI said God used Judas’ betrayal as part of his plan for salvation.

Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis