"Behold My servant..."

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Continuing to spend this Holy week with Mary, let us ponder today's beautiful Mass Readings. Reading the first passage from Isaiah, I thought, how often had Mary pondered those words and kept them in her heart. How often did she "Behold Him" in His Word, with the eyes of her faithful heart, before beholding Him with human eyes born from her flesh, as Incarnate God?
Isaiah 42: 1 – 7
1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not fail or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread forth the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 “I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.
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The Responsorial Psalm also contains verses Mary must have pondered many times, and perhaps especially as Calvary drew closer:
Psalm 27: 1 – 3, 13 – 14
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yea, wait for the LORD!
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And finally we ponder the beautiful Gospel scene which the beloved John gives us in Chapter 12: Mary of Bethany anoints the feet of Jesus. How can we break open our hearts this week, so that we may anoint Him with love?

Come Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of Your Love. As you overshadowed Mary, overshadow us. Enlighten our minds and strengthen our wills that we may receive Jesus and give Him as Mary did. Enable us to look upon Jesus this week, with Mary's eyes and see the servanthood to which we are called.
 
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