Reflection on readings for March 28th

One scene included early in the Passion Account we will share this Sunday from the Gospel of Mark relates how a woman broke an alabaster jar of perfumed oil and poured it on the head of Jesus. When others became infuriated with the woman for what they thought was a wasteful action, Jesus quickly told those making this judgment to let the woman alone. He said, “she has done a good thing for me.” How delightful that Jesus appreciated this woman for her caring act. While we think of Jesus as serving and suffering, it is important to reflect on His accepting and relishing this moment of kindness. It is important for us as we focus on being servants that we also allow ourselves to experience moments when we can relax, be refreshed, and allow others to do acts of kindness for us.