Holy Week: Monday

Lectionary texts:
Isaiah 42:1–9
Psalm 36:5–11
Hebrews 9:11–15
John 12:1–11

"Jesus said, 'Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.'" (John 12:7-8)





O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before joy and the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.