Fr. Bill’s CD Lyrics
Priest of Mine: Love Judas Like Jesus
It’s hard to love Judas like Jesus,
Don’t be afraid to say “I hate to be betrayed!”
But we’re called to love Judas like Jesus
Not to counter-attack when there’s a knife in your back.
When your brother slaps your right cheek
Christ says” don’t strike back
But it’s like tryin’ to turn a semi…in a cul-de-sac!
Lord, despite your being sold away you always forgave
Even when the silver pieces pointed to your grave~
When we love Judas like Jesus,
And die to our pride, He’ll dry the tears that we’ve cried
Forgiveness builds merciful bridges
Compassion un-earned means discipleship learned.
When we have been betrayed
Mercy’s hard to choose
It’s like trying to dance an Irish jig
…in concrete shoes!
But Christ you washed the feet of those
Who turned their heel,
Fill our absence with Real Presence in this holy meal…
It’s hard to love Judas like Jesus…
From your communion table did he flee
The worst of human weakness, deepest treachery
But are we all that different, tell me this
Aren’t my sins and transgressions like the garden kiss?
It’s hard to love Judas like Jesus…
Don’t be afraid, the debt of all sin He paid
But we’re called to love Judas like Jesus
It comes only through grace,
So turn your heart toward His face!