Gospel -Luke 10:38-42
Jesus entered a village
where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him.
She had a sister named Mary
who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak.
Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said,
“Lord, do you not care
that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving?
Tell her to help me.”
The Lord said to her in reply,
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.
There is need of only one thing.
Mary has chosen the better part
and it will not be taken from her.”
Reflection on the Gospel
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
“Do you not care…”
“Tell her to help me.”
What a close relationship Martha had to Jesus.
She is able to speak so strongly to him and feel secure in their friendship.
Am I this close to Jesus?
Can I speak my mind to him so freely?
Saint John Baptist de La Salle – Pray for us.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts – Forever.