The story of the Bible is, at its core, the story of the problem of evil—humanity’s rejection of God and His divine plan. From the rebellion of Lucifer to the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers and, ultimately, the treachery of Judas against Christ, history is marked by acts of profound sin. Yet, in His infinite wisdom, God does not merely allow evil—He transforms it into the very instrument of redemption.
Join us at the Lateran Basilica as we explore Joseph’s betrayal in Genesis and Christ’s betrayal in Gethsemane. Through these narratives, we uncover the mystery of divine providence, where even the greatest acts of treachery serve God’s ultimate plan for salvation. As St. Paul reminds us, "Where sin abounded, grace abounded all the more."
We see that history's darkest moments become opportunities for divine grace to break into the world; this reality is not exclusively reserved for history. In the suffering and betrayal you experience, God is at work, transforming these experiences into instruments of salvation.
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