Today's Gospel reading from John 12:8 is a case in point. This is the story of the expensive oil being poured over Jesus' feet. Judas criticizes this action, saying that the oil could have been sold and them money given to the poor. Jesus responds by saying, "You will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me."
Those who are not persuaded to see the value of a Christian life are justified in their critique of our care for those around us. All too often we do one thing (it might be vote, it might be to put $5 in the offering plate) and then walk away from the issue or concern.
The deep love shown by Mary as she anoints Jesus' feet, and the divine love which leads Jesus to the cross would never ignore nor neglect those around us.
How we care for them? That is the discussion and debate. And, there is NEVER one, and only one, acceptable answer. We must learn to discuss these things, in the place were we go in order to give voice to those things which are at the center of our life and beliefs.
No comments:
Post a Comment