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March 30, 2009Mary's Gift
Mary Magdalene by Georges de la Tour (1625-1650).
Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
- John 12:1-3
My burden in thy Passion, Lord, thou hast borne for me,
For it was my transgression which brought this woe on thee.
I cast me down before thee, wrath were my rightful lot;
Have mercy, I implore thee; Redeemer, spurn me not!
What language shall I borrow to thank thee, dearest friend,
For this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever, and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee.
- "O Sacred Head Now Wounded," at?trib?ut?ed to Ber?nard of Clair?vaux
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Comments
Odd Scripture to cite for this painting. I assume the Mary at Lazarus's house was Mary the sister of Martha, not Mary Magdalene.
What does this have to do with Mary Magdalene?
I love pondering the painting, but I'd love to ponder a passage about THIS Mary.
Posted By: SallyB | April 2, 2009 2:38 PM