Volume 3 · Chapter 202 · Pp. 314-318

Reproaching of Judas of Iscariot and the arrival of the shepherds of Giocana.

Chapter 202 details the events on the eve of Passover, focusing on Jesus alone with His apostles while awaiting Peter's return with the sacrificial lamb. Judas Iscariot is portrayed entering ostentatiously with a group of young men, exhibiting a prideful and affected demeanor. The narrative contrasts Judas's behavior with the solemnity of the occasion and the anticipation of the Passover sacrifice. Additionally, the arrival of shepherds from Giocana introduces a new element to the unfolding events, emphasizing the communal and spiritual dimensions of the setting.

Themes: Passover, Judas Iscariot, Sacrifice, Apostolic Fellowship, Humility vs Pride, Divine Providence