The person we attribute as most responsible for Jesus' sentencing during His passion is Pontius Pilate.  A Roman governor of Judea, Pilate was disdained by the Jews who were a constant problem for him, he was place on report to Caesar because of them.  He feared the Jews and so to protect himself turned Jesus over to them to be crucified.  Was he innocent?  A victim of circumstance?  His judgment caused the death of Jesus just to save himself.  What about you and me.  Do we judge others in the same way?  How righteous is our judgment of those we assume to be unrepentant sinners?  Has God called us to judge? or to love and show His mercy?  Listen on.

Dialogue written by Ted Schroeder. © 2016 Creative Communications for  the Parish, 1564 Fencorp Dr., Fenton, MO 63026. 800-325-9414.  www.creativecommunications.com. All rights reserved. Addendum message  written by Rev. Gregory Klotz)