“A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.” ― Oscar Wilde. And so Judas fixed the price on the ointment as he would later fix the price on the Lord, selling Him for a price of a slave. In the Holy Week in Jerusalem oil took on a new meaning, as did water and fire, bread and wine.

“Contend, O Lord, with my contenders; fight those who fight me. Take up your buckler and shield; arise in my defence, Lord, my mighty help.” (Cf. Ps 34: 1-2; 139:8)