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In today’s moving Homily, the celebrant reflects on the profound contrast between light and darkness found in the Bethany household just six days before Passover. We witness the "light" of Mary’s extravagant love as she anoints the feet of Jesus with costly oil, an act of pure devotion that fills the house with fragrance. Conversely, we see the "darkness" of Judas Iscariot, whose heart remained hardened despite years of walking with the Lord, blinded by self-interest and a lack of trust in divine mercy. This Mass is a powerful invitation to loosen our own hearts, to turn away from inward-looking self-interest, and to embrace the healing and forgiveness offered in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we follow the "Just One" to His Passion.

The Scriptures highlight the mission of the Servant and the preparation for Christ's burial:
-The First Reading (Isaiah 42:1-7): The Lord speaks of His chosen Servant, upon whom He has put His Spirit to establish justice on the earth. This Servant is formed as a "covenant of the people" and a "light for nations," sent to open the eyes of the blind and rescue prisoners from the darkness of the dungeon.
-The Responsorial Psalm (Ps 27): A song of confidence: "The Lord is my light and my salvation".
-The Holy Gospel (John 12:1-11): Jesus returns to Bethany to dine with His friends Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. After Mary anoints Him, Jesus defends her against Judas' criticism, declaring, "Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of my burial". While a large crowd gathers to see both Jesus and the resurrected Lazarus, the chief priests plot to kill Lazarus as well, because his life has become a living testimony that leads many to believe in the Lord.

May we keep safe the remedy of eternal salvation we have received, celebrating these paschal festivities with purity of heart and mind.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: 1:04
-Collect (Opening Prayer): 2:05
-First Reading: 2:34
-Responsorial Psalm: 3:50
-Gospel: 6:05
-Homily: 7:42
-Prayers Of The Faithful: 13:58
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: 15:17
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: 17:11
-The Lord's Prayer: 22:40
-Communion: 25:14
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: 27:15

Theological & Liturgical Context
-Season: Monday of Holy Week / Passiontide.
-Gospel Focus: The Fragrance of Devotion; Mary’s act of anointing prefigures the burial of Jesus, revealing that true discipleship involves an "extravagant" gift of self that holds nothing back from the Savior.
-Homily Key Message: We are encouraged to "draw closer to Jesus" during this week; by examining the hardened hearts of the Pharisees and Judas, we are warned against self-interest and invited to seek "love, forgiveness, and great healing" through a good confession.

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