Monday, March 25, 2013 | Holy Week
Isaiah 42:1-7 | Psalm 27 | John 12:1-11
WHEN ONLY “FANATICISM” WILL DO
“Mary brought a pound of costly perfume made from genuine
aromatic nard, with which she anointed Jesus’ feet. Then she dried His feet
with her hair.” - John 12:3
Mary of Bethany chose the better part (Luke 10:42). She sat
at the feet of Jesus and listened to His words (Luke 10:39). Her sister Martha
criticized her for not helping prepare the meal, but Jesus defended Mary (Luke
10:41-42).
Mary of Bethany is a special example of the proper attitude
toward Jesus. We should lavish our time, possessions, money, and lives on Jesus
always - but even more so during Holy Week. When we realize that He poured out
His life on Calvary for love of us, what else can we do?
This Holy Week, may we merit criticism for our ‘fanaticism?’
May we throw ourselves at Jesus as if He were God, because that’s exactly who
He is. This Holy Week, be holy and “wholly” His. Be like Mary of Bethany.
Prayer: Father, grant me the grace to destroy strongholds of
the evil one this Holy Week (see II Corinthians 10:4).
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