Holy Monday 2025. John 12 :1-11
Jesus, The Anointed One
Six days before the Passover, Jesus is anointed by Lazarus’s sister, Mary with a high-priced perfume at a dinner in Bethany. This symbolizes an act of solemn worship, Jesus burial as well as his identity as the Humble Messiah – Servant - King. By anointing Jesus feet and wiping them with her hair, Mary is anticipating Jesus’ sacrificial and selfless love at the upcoming washing of the feet at the last Supper. By using the costly perfume for the anointing, Mary expresses the unique, central and the unequal value of Jesus in our lives. What is Jesus’ worth in your life?
Jesus, I trust in you!
Fr. Georges sac