Cast: JESUS, MARY, LAZARUS, JUDAS Length: 7 minutes

JESUS, LAZARUS and JUDAS are seated on stools. They mime eating.

JESUS: This is a great dinner, Lazarus. Thanks for inviting us.

LAZARUS: You should thank my sisters. They did most of the work.

JESUS: I certainly will.

LAZARUS: You spent way too much on the food, Lazarus. We should eat more frugally and give what is left over to the poor. Don't you agree, Lord?

JESUS: Another time we will, Judas. But this is a special occasion.

JUDAS: Special occasion? What special occasion is this?

LAZARUS: (Worried) I didn't realize that this was a special occasion. I hope everything is in order.

JESUS: Everything is perfect, Lazarus. Except for one thing.

LAZARUS: Tell me what that is, Lord, and I will provide it. I'll send Martha, or better …