Il s'en est fallu de tres peu que les larmes de Judas ne fussent confondues, dans le souvenir des hommes, avec celles de Pierre. Il aurait pu devenir un saint, le patron de nous tous qui ne cessons de trahir.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Judas and Peter both betrayed Jesus, but Peter's remorse saved him while Judas's name became synonymous with betrayal. Mauriac suggests anyone capable of betrayal could have been a saint had they repented.
- In plain terms
- Both Judas and Peter betrayed Jesus, but only one was forgiven.
- What can you take from it?
- Even great betrayals can be redeemed through repentance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What separates those who repent from those who do not?
- Can a single act of betrayal define a person forever?
Another view
The quote assumes repentance is always available, which may not apply to all situations.
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