St. Paul the Apostle

This Gospel reading challenges us to remember that being busy for the Lord is not the same as being with him, to sit at his feet and hear him in our hearts. Truly that is the “better part.”

Jesus is not asking us to choose between being a Martha or a Mary. He challenges us that in order to be a reliable service-oriented Martha, we should be authentic praying Mary. Our service to our neighbor and our prayer to God are bridges where Jesus can walk from our hearts to those in need. To reach the soul, we have to begin with the body.