Anointed For Burial

Mary's act of worship may be the most beautiful expression of love and devotion that ever occurred during Jesus' earthly ministry. It is contrasted with Judas' greed and betrayal. It seems that at this point Mary alone understood Jesus' true worth. And that she alone comprehended his teaching about his imminent death, and thus anointed his his body for burial. This was the result of sitting regularly at the feet of Jesus.