HOLY WEEK

HOLY WEEK - MONDAY   Gospel John 12:1-11

 'She had to keep this scent for the day of my burial' Readings

Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair; the house was full of the scent of the ointment. Then Judas Iscariot – one of his disciples, the man who was to betray him – said, ‘Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor?’ He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he was in charge of the common fund and used to help himself to the contributions. So Jesus said, ‘Leave her alone; she had to keep this scent for the day of my burial. You have the poor with you always, you will not always have me.’ Lectures

Meanwhile a large number of Jews heard that he was there and came not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus whom he had raised from the dead. Then the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus as well, since it was on his account that many of the Jews were leaving them and believing in Jesus. Reflections

My loving Father thank you for your forgiveness. Make me love you, have mercy on me my God and Father.

My Lord Jesus Christ how I love. Help me love you and appreciate all you have done to redeem me. Lord my Saviour keep me close to you, do not let me go astray. Sometimes my love is not enough, because I often offend you whenever I refuse to obey your word Lord Jesus Christ. I am very sorry. Help me Lord Jesus, come to my aid. Give me a generous heart in serving you, and serving my fellow creatures.

Lord Jesus I trust in you. Virgin Mary pray for me. Saint Joseph pray for me. God's Holy Angels pray for me. My Angel Guardian pray for me, guide and guard me. Be my protection. 

Pray the Holy Rosary: Mother of Sorrows, Blessed Virgin Mary pray for us.

Your Birthday Saints: St. Stanilaus, Bishop and Martyr, and St. Gemma Galgani, Laywoman.  May they pray for you as you celebrate your birthday.