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Today is April 14, Monday of Holy Week.
In the Gospel, we hear, “Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him” (Jn 12:1-2).
We are in the final days before we commemorate the Passion and death of Jesus Christ. The drama is about to unfold. Before Jesus heads to Jerusalem, he does something touching and perhaps surprising: he goes to rest with his friends. Before the chaos of the crowds and the shouting of enemies begins, Jesus reclines at table for a meal with people who love him.
This really shows the true humanity of Jesus: he finds comfort and support in being with his friends. It does not take the cross away. It does not change his mission. Rather, it is part of the preparation. It is the context for the beautiful and silent movement of Mary Magdalene, bathing the feet of Jesus in perfume. This is the parting of friends.
Continued below.
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In the Gospel, we hear, “Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him” (Jn 12:1-2).
We are in the final days before we commemorate the Passion and death of Jesus Christ. The drama is about to unfold. Before Jesus heads to Jerusalem, he does something touching and perhaps surprising: he goes to rest with his friends. Before the chaos of the crowds and the shouting of enemies begins, Jesus reclines at table for a meal with people who love him.
This really shows the true humanity of Jesus: he finds comfort and support in being with his friends. It does not take the cross away. It does not change his mission. Rather, it is part of the preparation. It is the context for the beautiful and silent movement of Mary Magdalene, bathing the feet of Jesus in perfume. This is the parting of friends.
A call for community
Continued below.
Following Christ with friends
Before his Passion, Jesus finds comfort with friends in Bethany, reminding us of our shared community in faith and prayer.
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