Do we Sit at the Feet of Jesus?

 

Holy Week

Monday

Is 42:1-7

Meditation

Jeremiah speaks about a gentle servant of God. A gentleman/woman does not hurt anyone; even if he/she gets hurt, he/she amends himself/herself and helps others amend themselves without imposing himself/herself or their ideas and feelings on others. The good of the other is important, not what one gains in the way of his/her appetites.

Jesus is a gentleman who will come and suffer and bring justice without harming anyone. He will not lose heart in the process of getting good and justice done. He will keep his mission of peace and justice going hand in hand. He will open the eyes of the blind, free the prisoners and give light to those who sit in darkness. These blind, imprisoned and in darkness are not unknown people; each one of us is in this state of life; maybe the degree changes.

Are we ready to recognize our blindness, imprisonment and areas of darkness?

Gospel: Jn 12:1-11

Meditation

Do we Sit at the Feet of Jesus?

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead, lived.  Here, a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.  Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume (Jn 12:1-3).

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, made a great gesture by anointing Jesus' feet—the highest honour that could be given to Jesus. We know that Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Jesus loved Mary in particular and vice versa. Mary sat at Jesus' feet to listen to him, while her sister Martha complained about it. In today’s gospel, Mary anoints Jesus' feet, expressing her love for Jesus.

 

Mary probably knew that Jesus had opposition and enemies, but she chose to honour him. She may even have known that he would be killed, but still, she approached him with the act of anointing his feet, showing love, care, and concern. Let us learn from Mary to show honour to Jesus. I believe she might have learnt great lessons at the feet of the Master. The greatest prayer and joy is to sit at the feet of Jesus and meditate upon him.

Do we have the disposition to sit at the feet of Jesus and meditate?

F Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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