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While the Servant whom the prophet Isaiah references in today\u2019s reading is likely Israel itself, the implication for us isn\u2019t so much the identity of the Servant, but what the Servant is called to do and how he is called to do it. As we begin Holy Week, this is especially significant for us, for we look to the example of Jesus as servant and Savior\u2014one who brings forth justice, love, and light amid tremendous suffering and sacrifice, and he does this with humility and compassion.<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s Gospel, Jesus defends Mary\u2019s humble and loving action of washing his feet, an action that, in his time, would typically have been performed by a servant of the household. Realizing the suffering he will soon endure; Jesus is obviously touched by this act of love and care. Mary is held up as a model of service while this also foreshadows Jesus\u2019 washing the feet of his disciples. In addressing Judas\u2019 criticism of Mary, Jesus is not dismissing the needs of the poor but instead is emphasizing that Mary\u2019s act of devotion is priceless to him.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s the lesson for us today. How can we follow Mary\u2019s example this Holy Week? How can we give our time to the Lord? Perhaps it is spending extra time in personal prayer, reading to and drawing closer to Jesus, participating in the liturgical celebrations via our computer or radio, remembering our Savior\u2019s deep love for us, or sharing our gifts with others may it be on the phone or in physical distancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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