Many of us forget to be grateful to God and our dear and near ones who do so much. Sometimes we want to show the gratitude but do
not express it. Many just take for granted this attitude. What the family does in the presence of so many curious onlookers is nothing but expressing gratitude for what Lazarus had received from the Lord. Today we have Jesus and his apostles are in the house of Lazarus, Martha and Mary to celebrate Lazarus' new life. Many and varied people are there. Some came out of curiosity to see Lazarus who was raised from the dead. Most probably the chief priests came to thank him for the miracle. As there are varied people, there are also varied purposes and expectations. Martha as the hostess is in the kitchen preparing the meal, while Lazarus is sitting with the Lord and his apostles. It is at this point that Mary brings out a bottle of costly perfume and pours much of it on Jesus' feet. There are varied reactions that cause division in the group. The chief priest is probably jealous because many believe in Jesus because of his miracle. So the chief priest leaves them. Judas Iscariot, an apostle himself, criticizes the uselessness of Mary's use of the perfume. But Jesus takes the opportunity to explain that Mary is doing it for his burial. Also he adds that the poor will be around, but that he, as teacher, will not be always around.
Let us think of this. It is the season of Lent and Jesus is telling us something here. Can we do something to show our gratitude and love for God and our concern for our neighbors? Lord, teach us the secret of your love. Strengthen and help us in our resolutions this season that we may be mindful of you through our neighbors
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