GOSPEL READING: JOHN 1:1-11
In this scene one is compelled to see Mary in relation to all the others. Martha has served dinner for Jesus many times. This was another occasion. Mary had not helped her at all earlier. She had always chosen the better part. He says again that she has chosen the best. Her action is a prophetic action. Jesus was going to die and she has anointed him much in advance.
Mary and Judas are in logger heads. Judas appeared to be a man interested in serving the poor, out-going, sacrificing etc. But Mary was a spender in this scene; a waster; a person who has no concern for the poor etc. Jesus said leave her alone. Jesus found meaning in her action. Others found earthly meaning so they reacted. Jesus had a meaning which let her do what she wanted.
நற்செய்தி வாசகம்: யோவான் 1:1-11
மரியாவுக்கும் மற்றவர்க்கும் உள்ள மனநிலை வேறுபாடுகளை காணமுடிகிறது. மார்த்தா உபசரிப்பதையே நோக்கமாக கொண்டு வாழ்கிறாள். யூதாசு பிறர்நலப் பணியை முன்வைப்பதுபோல நடிக்கிறான். இயேசு தனது பணியின் நிறைவையும் இறப்பையும் பற்றி பேசுகிறார். மரியா இயேசுவின் மனநிலையோடு சேர்ந்து சிந்திக்கிறாள்.
