I have been thinking a lot about the anointing of Jesus as St. John describes it in his gospel. In John’s gospel, the woman who anoints Jesus is Mary of Bethany, Lazarus and Martha’s sister. Let’s start by saying that … Read More
fourth week of lent
While I am in the world, am the light of the world. John 9:5 I have heard of this man, Jesus, the son of the carpenter Joseph and his wife Mary. Some say that he is the anointed one of God. … Read More
never be thirsty again
third week of lent The noon-day sun shines brightly in Sychar warming the dusty ground on which I sit. I stretch and yawn as a woman approaches the well of Jacob with her bucket in hand ready to draw water. … Read More
