THE GHOST OF JUDAS ESCARIOT
According to a tenacious legend circulating throughout Europe, after Pilate had delivered Him to the Jews for crucifixion, Jesus was being dragged out of the judgement hall when he paused for a moment to rest. Seeing this, Cartaphilus , a porter employed by Pontius Pilate, cruelly struck Him on th back with His hand and jeered. “Go quicker, Jesus, go quicker, why do you loiter?” In reply, Jesus looked at the porter and said, “I am going and you will wait until I return.” THE GHOST OF JUDAS ESCARIOT mimi illenberger mapa My grandmother was an irrepressible youngster running wild and free in her parents hacienda in Mindoro. But she still remembered how her old nanny, Yaya Duliang, would admonish her to refrain from laughing too loud or rough playing with the neighbourhood children on Good Fridays. She said it was a time for piety and prayers; that it was terribly disrespectful for people to enjoy themselves while our Lord was dying on the cross. She cauti