Apr. 4 Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent; Opt. Mem. of Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Opt. Mem.
The hostility of the enemies of Jesus becomes increasingly clear, and the agitation around His person continues with greater intensity; but He awaits His "hour." Satan and the forces of evil will appear to triumph, but the real victory will come and that is God's. --St. Andrew Missal