Mary of Magdala page 40 by ric gustafson
That night, some of the group went with Jesus to a party in Bethany. A former leper named Simon was the host.
At one point, Jesus heard a stopper being removed from an alabaster jar. A woman was at his feet kissing them. Then she stood up and poured the contents over Jesus's head. The woman then took a cloth and wiped the ointment from Jesus's face. Then she took the rest of the ointment and rubbed it on Jesus's feet. Then she rubbed off the ointment with her hair.
" What a waste". Judas sneered. " Master, how could you have permitted this?".
" Leave her alone". Jesus frowned at Judas. " She has done a beautiful thing".
Jesus helped her to her feet. " She is preparing my body for burial".
She quietly left.
The party ended.
research help: ' Mary called Magdalene' by Margaret George
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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