Day 103: Judas' Secrecy (2026)
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On Day 103 of 'The Bible in a Year' podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the pivotal events of the Last Supper from John chapters 13–15, focusing on Jesus washing the disciples' feet, foretelling his betrayal by Judas, and announcing his departure. The episode highlights the profound paradox of Jesus—Lord and Servant—modeling humility and service, while simultaneously revealing the depth of human frailty through Judas’s secret betrayal and Peter’s impending denial. Fr. Mike reflects on the spiritual danger of living in secrecy and isolation, urging listeners to abandon mercenary hearts and instead abide in Christ’s presence through all seasons. He emphasizes the promise of the Holy Spirit as the 'other Consoler,' completing the Father’s embrace through the Son and the Spirit. The message culminates in a call to remain rooted in Christ, especially when we fail, trusting in His grace to restore us.
Abide in Christ—without Him, we can do nothing; in Him, we can do all things.
Secrets and isolation lead to spiritual disaster; confession and community are essential.
Jesus is both the first and the other Consoler—His presence and the Holy Spirit are the arms of the Father embracing us.
Betrayal and denial are not final—grace is always available for restoration.
Love one another as Jesus loved us: sacrificially, faithfully, and without condition.
Introduction to Day 103: The Last Supper Context
Fr. Mike introduces the episode, setting the stage for reading John 13–15 and Proverbs 6:6–11. He outlines the focus on the Last Supper, Jesus’ teachings, and the themes of service, betrayal, and divine promise.
Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet: The Model of Servanthood
“If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.”
Judas’ Secret Betrayal and the Mystery of Hidden Sin
“If Judas had just turned to Jesus and said, 'Jesus, here's what I'm thinking about doing. Is this wrong? Is this right?'”
Peter’s Denial and the Reality of Human Weakness
“Peter, you're weaker than you think. Peter, you need more help than you realize.”
Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life: The Promise of the Holy Spirit
“If the Holy Spirit is the other Consoler, that means Jesus is the first Consoler—and these are the arms of the Father reaching out to embrace us.”
“At one point and many points in our lives, we are that Judas who betrays the love of Jesus. And we are that Peter who denies that we've ever been close.”
“If Judas had just turned to Jesus and said, 'Jesus, here's what I'm thinking about doing. Is this wrong? Is this right?'”
“If the Holy Spirit is the other Consoler, that means Jesus is the first Consoler—and these are the arms of the Father reaching out to embrace us.”
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Jesus Christ
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John 13–15
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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Judas Iscariot
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Simon Peter
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The Holy Spirit
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The Father
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Ascension
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Proverbs 6:6–11
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