Recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, Mary anointed Jesus with the most expensive perfume in the world. Judas, on the other hand, wanted Jesus to be the leader of the Jews and overthrow the Romans to drive them out of his country so he could be politically free. Mary, however, was freed of her personal concerns by the love of Jesus. We have tremendous opportunities to live out our faith with love to others. Jesus said, "Whatever you have done to the least of these, you have done unto me."
Like the amazing father in the story of the Prodigal Son, we are welcomed home to God because we are sons and daughters of His great family and He loves us. God receives us with open arms, forgives us, and reconciles us - all through our belief in Jesus. Come home, and welcome others!