We hear from the great prophet Isaiah one of his descriptions of the suffering servant. The Psalm urges us to "be stouthearted and wait for the Lord" during the heart-rending events of this week. In the Gospel at Mass, Mary of Bethany pours costly oil over Our Lord, and weeping with remorse for her sins, wipes His feet with her hair. Jesus speaks of her great love which merits great mercy. The Solemnity of the Annunciation, usually celebrated this day, is moved to April 8, outside of Holy Week and the Octave of Easter.