3While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. 4Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? 5It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly. 6“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. 8She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. 9I tell you the truth, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
Reflection
When I want to give a special gift to someone I love, I would look for a nice and decent item. What can I do for God that would be as lavish? Are there things that keep you from doing it?
I can wholeheartedly work and serve Him. I can give out nice gifts and resources to the poor and needy, as Jesus is present with the poor and needy. I believe that the worries of this world and a lack of love for God keeps me from doing it.
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