On Monday of Holy Week, let us think about love;
the love we have for Jesus and the love he has for us…
In today’s Gospel, we hear the famous story of Mary coming to Jesus to pour expensive perfumed oil on the feet of Jesus and dry them with her hair. This was a real act of devotion because Mary holds nothing back – she uses only the best oil. It shows us that she gives her all to Jesus.
Yet, many people disapproved, because it seemed like such a waste. Did you know that there is a lot of symbolism here? Oil like this was usually used to anoint a dead body and so, in a way, this act is a reminder that Jesus will die. It is also an act of great love, just as Jesus’s death will be an act of great love, where Jesus gives us everything – even his very life.
Today, let us be still. Let us take some time to think about the great act of love that Jesus will go through this week. Let us think about how we can show love to those we meet. We can never give too much of our love. Like Mary, let us give of our best today…
