Mary gave Jesus a gift. And what a wonderful gift she gave! I'm not talking perfume. I'm referring to caring for his feet - his tired, aching, calloused feet.
There were no buses, trains or planes in those days. You walked wherever you needed to go. Ever have hurt, tired feet after walking a lot and someone massaged them for you? Then you know how Jesus probably felt.
Jesus puts Judas in his place in verses 7 and 8 and I love it! 'Leave her alone...you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.'
I've known Mary Lou (now 85) since a few months before my daughter was born. We meet for lunch at a local bagel place and had many long lunches while I was out of work. When I started working full-time again I couldn't have a long lunch with her anymore, but soon found a way to have a short lunch with her one day a week. She's mentioned several times how important that time is to her. It is to me as well.
True Friendship is a gift from God.
Janet Lowe
Join us for Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11. Full calendar is available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org
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