Homily for Monday of Holy Week

In the last week of His life, Jesus faced hostility from many people. However, six days before Passover, a family He loved invited Him to dinner, showing Him kindness. One family member, Mary, anointed Jesus's feet with expensive perfume and dried them with her hair, offering a thoughtful service. This act was seen by Jesus as preparation for His death and burial. It also exemplified the loving service He would later show His disciples. 

Despite the challenges we face in life, we will hopefully encounter supportive people like Mary. We are encouraged to offer kindness to others, just as Mary did for Jesus, giving them support and encouragement in our sometimes hostile world.