MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Purify your mind.
The Word: "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" (see John 12:4-8)
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Table of the Word: I R.: Isaiah 42:1-7
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 27
Verse before the Gospel: Hail, our king: you alone have had mercy on our failings!
Gospel: John 12:1-11
Inspiration: "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" (see John 12:4-8) These were thoughtful words of Judas Iscariot on seeing Mary taking a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. Judas being the minister of finance has costed the worth of this sweet smelling ointment and found out that he can make something great from it Sales. Here John in his account explicitly identified him as a "thief" because his intention was not genuine. He actually made this suggestion to becloud the minds of others that he cares for the poor but that was not true.
Beloved in Christ, this event invites us to match our thoughts with what we utter and then put them into action. That is, not saying "this" and then do "that." As we began the solemn Holy Week yesterday with the re-enactment of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jesrusalem; it is another opportunity for us to re-examine ourselves and commitment to God. We ought to provide answers to questions like: How purify is our intention for poor? Are we giving alms as a public act of show for a mere withered fame and glory? Is our intentions in tandem with God's will?
As we continue this spiritual journey with the Church let us be conscious of our intentions and actions in the course of our day-to-day living experience so as to enjoy the fruits of this solemn season.
Peace be with you!
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most."
Let us pray
May your protection, O Lord, we pray, defend us and keep us ever safe as we trust in your mercy, that we may celebrate the paschal festivities not only with bodily observance but above all with purity of mind. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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