Monday of Holy Week

What is right

John 12:1-11

How do we know what is right and what is not?

From the gospel, even though Judas seemingly had good intentions, Jesus reprimanded him not to stop what Mary was doing for him, "For my burial"; he added, "The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me."

This Holy Week, we are challenged to be more discerning of God's ways rather than men's.  The first requisite is of course total adherence to God.  Follow God rather than men.  As Jesus is a direct reflection of God himself, so we as Catholics are called to reflect God in our own life, thought, word, and deed.

We can know God's ways through his teachings, in scriptures, and in the Tradition of the Church.

The second one is our respect and value for life and for the good of all, not just the desirable, selected few.  History is infected with all sorts of biases with people claiming they have the power to choose whom to accept or reject.  Enter into the heart of God and see how important all people are.

Finally, focus on humankind's journey to heaven.  Every word and deed accounts for our entrance to heaven.  Every word and deed can also cause heaven here on earth.

This Holy Week, let us reflect the mercy of God.  This is non-negotiable.