The Perfume & the Plot: Extravagant Love Meets Deadly Calculation | Daily Readings | April 14, 2025

When Mary broke open a jar of expensive perfume worth a year's wages to anoint Jesus' feet, she ignited both admiration and outrage. Today's Holy Week reflection explores this pivotal moment when extravagant devotion collided with calculating betrayal.

Through this reflection, you'll discover:
* Why Mary's seemingly wasteful act reveals the true nature of discipleship
* How Isaiah's Servant Song illuminates Christ's mission of gentle justice
* The connection between Mary's broken alabaster jar and Christ's coming sacrifice
* Why resurrection life threatens death-dealing powers then and now

Readings covered: Isaiah 42:1-7; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14; John 12:1-11

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their Holy Week journey, struggling with what wholehearted devotion looks like, or facing opposition for their faith.

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