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The Devil may use our perception of our sinfulness or our many sins to discourage us. The Gospel today describes what we need to do in such situations. This woman of the street expressed her love in a very special way with details of affection. She used her obvious gifts to please Jesus, instead of using them for her selfish purposes. She wept, repenting from her many sins, and used her tears to wash Jesus' feet. Likewise, she used her hair to dry them. Furthermore, she used the ointment and anointed His feet. The critical judgement of the host Pharisee learned his lesson c/o Jesus, who pointed out to him his carelessness in according to Him the customary gestures to a guest in the house. Because she loved much, her sins, many though they are, were forgiven.