1. The Woman Who Broke Her Alabaster Jar and the Disciples' Attitude
Meanwhile, the disciples' attitude as they watch this event reveals how the human viewpoint-what we deem 'righteous' or 'correct'-can sometimes prevent us from grasping the deeper meaning of true love.
The woman who broke the alabaster jar has often been depicted as a sinner, someone of low status. In Luke 7:37, she is referred to simply as "a sinful woman," suggesting that her fervent desire to escape her life of sin led her to encounter the Lord's love in a powerful way. According to Matthew 26:6-7, while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume and poured it on His head as He reclined at the table. Seeing this, the disciples became indignant. John 12:6 further clarifies that among them, Judas Iscariot protested: "Why this waste? This perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor..."
Pastor David Jang notes that, although the disciples appear to be expressing concern for the poor, in reality this reveals that they still had not fully grasped the "essence of love" that Christ continually taught. No matter how 'right' or 'just' a viewpoint may seem, if it fails to grasp the depth of love, it suffers a severe deficiency. The disciples' reaction in Matthew 26 clearly underscores such a lack.
From a human perspective, criticizing this act as "wasteful" seems reasonable. Yet Pastor David Jang explains that the Lord praises this woman's act precisely because it displays God's unconditional love. In so doing, we learn how significant "holy waste" truly is. Although it may appear foolish or irrational by worldly standards, this boundless love reflects the very nature of God.
One of the examples Pastor David Jang often cites is the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. When the prodigal son returned, his father welcomed him without conditions, clothed him in the best robe, placed a ring on his finger, and threw a feast. From the viewpoint of those around him, it might have seemed unfair or wasteful. But in the context of love, there is no need to find a "rational reason." Within that love, there is only the joy of "my son has returned." Pastor David Jang underscores this point: "The foolishness of God's love is absolute; there is no earthly measure that can compare to it."
In Matthew 26:8, when the disciples exclaim, "Why this waste?" one might, on the surface, interpret it as evidence of their righteous desire to care for the poor. However, John 12:6 mentions that Judas was in charge of the money bag and had been helping himself to what was put in it. This suggests that the real motive behind his protest might not have been pure compassion for the poor. In other words, rather than truly understanding the Lord's actions, the disciples-particularly Judas-condemned the "waste" of an expensive perfume from a worldly point of view.
At this juncture, Pastor David Jang stresses that we, too, must learn to offer "holy waste" before the Lord in our own lives. Loving and serving can sometimes seem unprofitable to us; indeed, it may demand our sacrifice or devotion. Still, we must recognize how precious and beautiful it is in the sight of God. Even if it looks foolish and wasteful from the world's perspective, in God's eyes it may be the most valuable way to live.
Judas Iscariot was undoubtedly one of the disciples who had received much of Christ's love. Pastor David Jang says, "When the Lord chose Judas, He would not have done so expecting him to betray Him. Instead, He trusted him to the extent of making him treasurer." If one had presumed someone would surely betray, they would not have entrusted them with something as significant as money. But the Lord loved each of His disciples to the very end. The tragedy arises when such unconditional love is not fully understood.
It is possible that in Judas's mind, a calculated decision was at work: "I should turn Jesus over to them and just step away from this situation." To Judas, witnessing acts like the anointing at Bethany might have made Jesus' demonstration of God's love seem too "wasteful" and "inefficient," ultimately compelling him to settle for the thirty silver coins. Pastor David Jang identifies this as "the tragic outcome of not knowing love."
In Mark 14:9, Jesus says that the woman's act of breaking the alabaster jar should be remembered. This implies that "the wastefulness of love is forever worth remembering." Had someone measured its value by worldly standards, they might have sold the perfume and given the money to many in need. But Jesus looked at the motivation of love and the devotion that sprang from that love. Pastor David Jang teaches that "God receives our hearts. When that heart is filled with sincere devotion and love, it is never wasted."
Thus, the woman who broke the alabaster jar was forever memorialized alongside the gospel that would be preached to the ends of the earth. Though her name is not explicitly recorded in the biblical text, her sacrificial act of love has been remembered for over two millennia of church history. Meanwhile, Judas-who called this act "a waste"-became the archetype of a betrayer. In this contrast, Pastor David Jang explains, "God's love is immeasurably great, but if we misunderstand and reject it, we may find ourselves on the path to destruction."
The love displayed by the woman with the alabaster jar converges with the love of the Cross. Pastor David Jang insists, "What the Lord showed us on the Cross is a perfect foolishness of love beyond human logic. Embracing that changes everything; rejecting it, like Judas, ends in regret and tragedy." When faced with Jesus' profound love, our response should not be to criticize, "Why this waste?" but to offer our gratitude and praise with all our hearts.
This, says Pastor David Jang, is the essence of "love": it is a realm where reasons fade away. Like a parent who makes every sacrifice for their child without demanding logical reasons, true love surpasses calculation or rational condition. This is the truly profound world revealed by the act of the woman who broke her alabaster jar. Though her deed seemed wasteful by worldly logic, it was, in heaven's view, a blessed "waste" worthy of eternal remembrance.
As Pastor David Jang repeatedly emphasizes in this scene, the question "What do we live for, and to whom do we dedicate ourselves?" becomes crucial. To respond appropriately to the love Christ has shown, we must lay aside our worldly judgments and calculations. Our devotion is not an end in itself, nor do we devote ourselves expecting some greater gain. Rather, we are pressed down by the Lord's love, and in response, we give back our love. That was the attitude of the woman who broke her alabaster jar-a heart every believer must carry.
Behind her sacrificial devotion lay profound gratitude and love for the Lord who had saved her. So immense was that love that she could break her most precious possession without reservation. Pastor David Jang explains, "To share in pain, to share in joy, and to offer up one's all together with another-this is the foundation of God's kingdom." The anointing of the Lord's head with oil was an expression of worship and praise. It allowed no room for calculation or condition.
Despite the opening of this "deep world of love," some of the disciples present did not understand it. Worse still, Judas became furious, and that anger led to his betrayal. Failing to comprehend this love, one disciple's heart hatched the dreadful plan: "Now I will hand Him over." This shows that human corruption and betrayal do not necessarily arise only from those who harbor vicious malice. Even a disciple who had enjoyed much of the Lord's love could twist and judge that love, ultimately setting foot on the path of betrayal.
The woman who broke the alabaster jar is recorded in Scripture as the model of "one who has come to know love," while Judas is its opposite-a model of "one who has not come to know love." This contrast prompts Pastor David Jang to ask us which side we will take. Will we remain bound by worldly logic and self-righteousness, dismissing the Lord's love as waste and becoming betrayers, or will we surrender everything in seemingly foolish devotion and experience heavenly joy? This is not merely a story from 2,000 years ago; the same question confronts believers today.
Hence, the alabaster jar incident openly reveals Judas's heart, which was heading toward betrayal, as well as the immature perspective held by the other disciples. It illustrates the very place where the Lord's passion began. Pastor David Jang often states, "Suffering begins with betrayal, with disbelief in love." Therefore, in any faith community, the most crucial command to keep is the Lord's "new commandment" to love one another (John 13:34), and we must never lose sight of that.
Pastor David Jang's main point is this: to grasp the deep realm of love, we must continually meditate on the grace and mercy we have received from the Lord. By worldly standards, certain acts may look wasteful right now, but in the Lord's eyes they may be the most honorable devotion. Once we recognize that love, we no longer calculate or demand reasons; we open our hearts unreservedly to the Lord. And that is not just theoretical; it must be experienced through tangible acts of service and love toward God and each other.
Otherwise, even among disciples, there may arise someone like Judas who walks the path of betrayal. Observing the dedication of others who break their alabaster jars and saying, "Why such waste? That gains nothing but only wastes resources," will eventually extinguish one's own love. Before long, one may find the seed of betrayal sprouting in their heart. Knowledge of Christ dwindles, and calculations for worldly benefit and rationality take hold. Pastor David Jang warns that "this was precisely the path Judas walked, and it is a trap any of us can fall into today."
We should reconsider what the woman's act of breaking her alabaster jar symbolizes and what the disciples who cried "What a waste!" overlooked. Essentially, it is a clash between "holy waste through love" and a "calculating, rational approach." We must ask ourselves: will we side with the woman or with Judas? Pastor David Jang presents this passage as "an example that shows us how immense the Lord's love is and how we ought to respond when confronted by it." He teaches that, at the center of this love story, the account of the Lord's passion begins.
2. Judas's Betrayal and Christ's Forgiveness
Continuing in Matthew 26:14 and following, Pastor David Jang emphasizes that the Lord's passion narrative begins in earnest with "the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve." The chief priests and elders had already plotted to kill Jesus, but it was Judas's promise to hand Jesus over that set the actual events in motion. Jesus being sold for thirty pieces of silver is, from a human perspective, deeply shocking.
Regarding these thirty silver coins, Pastor David Jang remarks that it "recalls the story of Joseph, who was sold by his brothers for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28)." The value was a standard rate for buying and selling slaves, making it profoundly ironic that Jesus, the Son of God, was sold like a slave. Judas asked, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?" So they counted out thirty silver coins for him (Matthew 26:15).
Why did Judas betray Him? Pastor David Jang believes "Judas likely made this decision based on a firm conviction." It was not just about making some money; perhaps Judas felt Jesus' actions were unrealistic and overly focused on what seemed to be "wasteful love." Particularly after the alabaster jar incident, Judas may have concluded that continuing to follow such a person was a "waste."
Yet this tragedy arises from Judas's failure to understand the Lord's "love" to the end. Pastor David Jang notes, "Though Judas was one of the disciples loved greatly by the Lord, he chose to reject that love and walk the path of betrayal simply because he could not comprehend it." Likewise, when we fail to grasp the depth of love, we may be tempted to doubt and leave the Lord. This is the very picture of Judas.
After Judas hands Jesus over to the chief priests, Jesus is bound and taken to Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:1-2). Later, Judas is seized with remorse, confessing, "I have sinned, for I have betrayed innocent blood," and tries to return the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and elders (Matthew 27:4). They coldly reply, "What is that to us? That's your responsibility." Judas throws the coins into the temple and goes away to hang himself (Matthew 27:5).
Pastor David Jang highlights a crucial point here: "Although Judas regretted his actions, he did not truly repent and return to the Lord." What if he had believed in the Lord's forgiveness and run back to Him? Jesus taught His followers to "love your enemies," and even on the Cross, He forgave those who crucified Him. Such a Lord would surely be capable of forgiving Judas's betrayal too. But Judas tragically took his own life.
Pastor David Jang explains this by stating, "If one does not trust love until the very end, the path to repentance is eventually blocked." No matter how great our sin, the Lord's love surpasses it-but we must cling to this truth. Judas was instead engulfed by despair, ultimately because he never fully embraced the Lord's love and persistently viewed matters through his own logic and worldly perspectives.
Although Judas met a tragic end, the lesson is not as simple as "betrayers are punished." Pastor David Jang says, "This event reveals both how great God's love is and how terrifyingly far a person can fall when they do not believe in that love." Any human can fail and sin. The critical question is whether, in that moment, we turn to the Lord or give in to despair and abandon ourselves.
Matthew 27:3 notes that Judas "was seized with remorse" and returned the thirty silver coins. He genuinely felt regret and was tormented by it. Yet, although he confessed his guilt, he failed to find true repentance because he did not hold fast to the One who could free him from his sin-the Lord Himself. Pastor David Jang calls this "a man shutting himself off from the Lord's love out of his own reasoning, even when the door to repentance remained open."
In life, when we sin or stray from the Lord, the most crucial step is to recall that "the Lord's love has not ended despite it all." Peter also denied the Lord three times, yet he was restored by Him (John 21:15-17). The difference between Judas and Peter was not the severity of the betrayal; Peter's was also a serious act of disloyalty, but Peter returned to the Lord, whereas Judas did not.
Pastor David Jang adds, "Church history attests that, no matter how grave one's sins, those who truly return to the Lord find that a new path is opened." Therefore, rather than merely condemning Judas's betrayal, we should examine whether we harbor that same potential for betrayal in our own hearts. And we should be ever ready to run toward the Lord's forgiveness.
Though the Lord's journey to the Cross begins with Judas's betrayal, the message that echoes from the Cross is "boundless forgiveness for sinners." Pastor David Jang contends that as Matthew 27 unfolds-with Christ's suffering, death, and ultimately resurrection-"human sin reaches its peak, but God's love surpasses even that." This is the essence of the Gospel and the central message of the Church.
Yet from a worldly viewpoint, people still question, "Why go to such lengths? Isn't the Cross too foolish?" Pastor David Jang responds, "Love always appears foolish, and God's love is the greatest foolishness of all, but it holds the power of salvation within it." Thanks to that 'foolish love,' there remained a possibility for redemption even for someone like Judas.
In Job chapter 1, Satan accuses Job of having a "reason" for his faith-because God blessed Job and shielded him. Take everything away, Satan says, and Job will curse God. Yet Job clings to God to the end. Likewise, if we cling to the Lord's love, no matter what the devil does to accuse or tempt us, we will not be utterly destroyed.
Pastor David Jang often urges believers to "reach the state where love no longer has a reason." Whether we face adversity or blessing, we love God not for "favors," "prosperity," or "miracles," but because He first loved us. In contrast, Judas resorted to his own logic: "Is this really the way of God? It seems too wasteful and inefficient." That calculation ultimately led him to betrayal.
We must not follow the same path. Even when we do not fully understand the Lord's love, we should cling to it rather than doubt it. When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, Peter couldn't comprehend what He was doing (John 13:6-8). But Jesus told him, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." There are points in our faith journey that baffle us, yet if we pass through them, we finally see how high, wide, and deep God's love truly is.
Before Judas took his own life, he belatedly cried, "I have sinned, for I have betrayed innocent blood" (Matthew 27:4). He at least admitted his guilt. However, in that moment, instead of choosing repentance, he chose despair. If one understands the Lord's love, regardless of sin, one can always return, fall at His feet, and ask for forgiveness. Pastor David Jang affirms, "If we fail to cling to that truth, our sin will ultimately drive us to ruin."
Thus, Judas's betrayal presents a stark lesson in the context of the salvation story that climaxes with the Cross. While the Cross shows the seriousness of humanity's sin, it also reveals the immensity of God's love, capable of covering that sin. Pastor David Jang states, "It teaches us how massive God's love is and how dire human rejection of that love can become. Everyone sins, but the difference lies in whether we trust God's love and repent or lock ourselves in despair and abandon it."
Matthew 27:3 indicates that Judas was sorry and tried to return the silver coins, revealing his deep regret. Yet he never arrived at genuine repentance because he did not trust that the Lord alone could resolve his guilt. Pastor David Jang explains this as "a person who had the opportunity to repent yet remained trapped by his own thinking, unable to hold onto the Lord's love."
When we sin or feel we have drifted from the Lord, the most crucial truth to remember is that "God's love has not ceased." Although Peter, too, committed a betrayal by denying Jesus thrice, the Lord restored him. Judas and Peter did not differ in the degree of sin but in their response afterward-Peter returned, Judas did not.
Pastor David Jang reminds us, "Church history demonstrates that even the gravest sinner who truly returns to the Lord is offered a new path." Therefore, instead of simply condemning Judas, we must consider whether the seed of betrayal also lies dormant within us. We must remain ready to run toward the Lord's forgiveness no matter what.
Although the path to the Cross starts with Judas's betrayal, at the Cross we find "forgiveness that embraces even the greatest betrayal." Pastor David Jang teaches that Matthew 27's narrative of the Lord's passion, death, and resurrection proclaims the truth that "human sin may reach its zenith, but God's love stands higher." This is the heart of the Gospel-the Church's central message.
From a worldly perspective, the Cross can appear too foolish-"Why would anyone go that far?" Pastor David Jang remarks, "To the world, love seems foolish, and God's love is the most foolish of all. Yet it contains the power to save." Precisely because of that "foolish" love, people like Judas could still have been restored.
In Job 1, Satan claims Job's faith is merely a product of God's protection and blessings. Remove them, and he will turn away. Yet Job endures, maintaining his trust in God. If we similarly hold fast to the Lord's love, no amount of satanic accusation or temptation can ultimately destroy us.
Pastor David Jang frequently instructs believers to "love God without reasons." In other words, we shouldn't love God simply for prosperity, ease, or miracles, but because He first loved us. Judas, on the other hand, insisted on his own rationale: "Is this truly God's way? It looks like a waste, so I'd better cut my losses." Such calculation only ends in betrayal.
We must not do likewise. Even when the Lord's love is beyond our comprehension, we should cling to it, not doubt it. When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, Peter failed to understand (John 13:6-8). Still, Jesus assured him that he would comprehend later. Our faith journey will include perplexing stretches, but beyond them lies the immeasurable greatness of God's love.
Before his suicide, Judas confessed, "I have sinned, for I have betrayed innocent blood" (Matthew 27:4). He at least recognized his wrongdoing. But instead of responding with repentance, he chose despair. If we know the Lord's love, no matter what sin we have committed, we can still return to Him. Pastor David Jang declares, "If you do not hang on to this truth, your sin will ultimately pull you into ruin."
Judas's betrayal narrative thus highlights the "choice" at the heart of the redemption story-the Cross. Jesus has already come to us with salvation through His Cross, and love has been offered. But the outcome depends on whether we believe and accept it or reject it. Pastor David Jang says, "Judas's end is a big lesson: even when it feels like our sin is irreversible, God's forgiveness remains open to us-if only we believe and turn back."
From the contrast of betrayal and forgiveness, Pastor David Jang deduces that "forgiveness" must be a foundational pillar of the church community. The Lord stands ready to forgive even the greatest betrayal, so we should likewise forgive and love one another. Only then can we prevent Satan from infiltrating our hearts, and only then will we avoid falling into Judas's pit of despair.
Matthew 26-27's account of Judas's betrayal unfolds into the climax of the Cross, where the Lord's sacrifice and forgiveness shine. What matters is God's heart revealed in all these events. Pastor David Jang states, "God gave us perfect love, and that love can cover any sin. But our disbelief and self-centeredness can still block the path to it."
We must treat Judas-the betrayer-as a cautionary figure. The apostles in the early church appointed Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:26). Though Judas had been close to the Lord for so long, receiving His teaching and love, he ended with a tragic demise, without repentance. Pastor David Jang warns, "We may also be 'disciples,' but if we do not firmly trust the Lord's love, we could walk the same path as Judas."
In this second section, we have explored why Judas betrayed and why his remorse never became true repentance. Ultimately, the conclusion centers on "failing to trust God's love." When we do not realize that there is an absolute, unconditional love from God, we inevitably rely on our own reasoning and the world's viewpoint-and that leads to betrayal and despair. Yet the promise also stands: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool" (Isaiah 1:18).
Pastor David Jang contends, "Once we see that betrayal leads to destruction, we must then return to Christ and cling to God's boundless love." Indeed, our everyday lives present us with the same choice. Will we trust in love and repent unto salvation, or doubt it and choose the path of betrayal and despair? That decision belongs to each of us.
Finally, Judas remains the "symbol of betrayal," while the woman who broke her alabaster jar stands as the "symbol of devotion" in the Gospels. Together, these figures challenge us today with distinct messages. In this sharp contrast, Pastor David Jang declares, "What God desires is that we, like the woman, give our all to Him. It may seem foolish and wasteful by worldly measures, but it is the way of love and salvation." Once we commit to this incomprehensible path by human standards, our true life as disciples begins.
We should not just condemn Judas but also examine whether our own hearts, steeped in calculation and self-interest, are judging the Lord's love. Pastor David Jang observes, "Betrayal does not happen suddenly; it accumulates from a long history of mistrust, misunderstanding, and worldly thinking until it erupts." Hence, we must never ignore even small seeds of unbelief. We ought to repent at once and return to the love of the Cross.
Matthew 26-27 shows us both the woman who broke her alabaster jar (a pure devotion to the Lord) and Judas (a worldly critique that ends in betrayal). Pastor David Jang says, "Each day, we decide which side to take." Our faith does not hinge on a one-time confession; it is a daily journey of choosing the Lord and following Him.
Pastor David Jang persistently conveys two main points. First, God's love reaches us as "unconditional grace," immeasurable by human understanding. We must regard it as an immense gift-indeed, a "holy waste." Second, our response-whether to believe in and cling to this love or to reject it through unbelief-is our own. The contrast between the woman who broke her alabaster jar and Judas shows how differently these two choices end up.
Thus, in our own lives, we constantly face these two divergent paths. Will we love and serve sacrificially, offering what is most precious to us in a seemingly foolish gesture of devotion? Or will we cling to efficiency and rationale, ultimately rejecting God's love and turning away? Pastor David Jang asserts that "Matthew 26-27 forces us to confront this question day by day."
Although the Lord's suffering arose from humanity's rejection of love, His victory on the Cross embraces even betrayal with forgiveness, displaying the power of God's love. Pastor David Jang teaches, "When we approach with the heart of the woman who broke her alabaster jar-indeed, when we come before the Cross with a heart ready to give our all-we partake in that saving power." But if we remain bound to worldly values like Judas, we head toward endless despair.
In the end, the ultimate message of this text is not just "suffering and betrayal" but "the triumph of love and forgiveness." Although Judas's betrayal initiates Christ's suffering, that suffering culminates on the Cross, where the pinnacle of love rescues humanity. For that reason, as we reflect on the Cross, we also recall the woman who broke her alabaster jar, while learning from Judas's fate as a cautionary tale. If we remain in that love, we will discover true peace and the joy of salvation.
Pastor David Jang leaves us with these parting words: "Judas and the woman who broke her alabaster jar illustrate two extremes of faith. One is utter devotion-nothing held back for the Lord; the other is worldly calculation leading to betrayal. We must consider both stories together and ask daily whether we will return to the Lord, offering Him our whole lives, or eventually turn away and plunge into despair. The path of the Cross may be narrow and arduous, but it leads to everlasting life and joy."
These events are not merely historical episodes from 2,000 years ago; they challenge how we live now. Although suffering begins with betrayal, the "history of grace" emerges from the Cross that accomplishes salvation. Each day, we must choose whether to remain in the Lord's love or to forsake it under worldly temptation. Pastor David Jang exhorts, "The decision is ours, and the Lord always keeps the door open for us. Therefore, do not abandon your faith; return to the Lord in any circumstance and enjoy His forgiveness and love."
In this way, the story of Judas's betrayal in Matthew 26-27 weaves together betrayal, suffering, and God's endless love and forgiveness. Pastor David Jang asserts that "the way of the Cross may seem like waste to the world, but within it lies true life." On the opposite side stands unbelief in this love, leading to betrayal and despair. Our choice is clear: Will we walk the path of love or the path of betrayal? The Gospel of Matthew presents us with the woman who broke her alabaster jar and Judas, as well as a Lord whose love remains steadfast even in suffering, forcing us to face these two divergent roads.
Pastor David Jang notes that the woman who broke her alabaster jar and Judas's betrayal must be examined together to highlight that "God's love is unconditional, but mankind must still choose." When we receive that unconditional love and respond with unconditional devotion, the work of salvation blossoms within us. Yet if we judge and reject that love through a worldly lens, we risk following Judas down a path of betrayal. Even then, God's forgiveness remains available-unless we fail to believe and turn back, leaving it futile.
Though one might betray, Jesus loved to the end and fulfilled that love on the Cross. Even with betrayal, God's plan of salvation continues unabated-this is the heart of the Gospel. Pastor David Jang proclaims, "This Gospel can utterly transform our lives. We only need to trust that God's love-though sometimes appearing wasteful-cannot truly be called a waste, for it is His grand design for us and for the whole world." If we embrace it, we stand in the blessed place of the woman who broke her alabaster jar.
Through these two subdivisions, examining both the woman who broke her alabaster jar and Judas's betrayal in Matthew 26-27, we arrive at a single question: "How will we perceive and accept the Lord's love?" Pastor David Jang frames it thus: "Will we lock ourselves in unbelief and shut the door on the chance to repent, or, despite appearances of foolishness, trust God's love and walk the path of unconditional devotion?" The answer rests entirely with each one of us. We are all equal before the Cross, and no one is exempt from God's love. Even now, we decide whether to live like the woman who broke her alabaster jar or to reenact Judas's betrayal.
Finally, Pastor David Jang urges us to heed the Lord's invitation to "Repent, and come back." Let us not isolate ourselves like Judas, who hurled the coins into the temple and chose death, but rather return to the Lord regardless of our sins and suffering, abiding in His love. There, the Lord grants us a new beginning, covering our faults. This is the essence of the Gospel, the way of the Cross, and the realm of life revealed by the woman who broke her alabaster jar.
