COMMENTARY: When I run to adoration, I’m like Martha in my zeal and desire to be with Jesus. While sitting before Our Lord in ...

Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her'" (Luke 10:38-42). This story is about the meeting between Jesus and two sisters named Martha and Mary.

He gives Martha an explanation, a gentle but firm redirection. Mary’s focus on being present with Jesus is “the better part, and it will not be taken from her.” (Lk 10:42) ...

He shuts Martha down, by showing (not telling) her that she deserves to be shut down. Jesus tells the truth about what is going on—Mary has put her life in my hands, and she need do nothing more.

Hospitality appears at first to be the lesson in both the story of Abraham and his guests (Gen 18:1-10) and the story of Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus (Luke 10:38-42).

The story of Mary and Martha reminds us that we must sit and listen at the feet of Jesus before we go and do. Only then can we have the renewed strength, courage and wisdom for that journey.

So, when Martha complains to Jesus, she’s asking him to send her sister Mary back into the women’s quarters, where she belonged, and thus stopping her acting so shamelessly.

Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. (John 11:1-6) ...

Opinion Story of Mary and Martha holds lessons for holiday gatherings (Guest Opinion by Michael Heath) Published: Dec. 15, 2023, 8:32 a.m.

Reuniting Mary and Martha Sarah E. Hinlicky Theology is women’s work, too Christianity Today October 22, 2001 issue ...

Martha, the oldest sibling, has a heart for service but is also anxious and worried about many things; Jesus encourages her to focus on the contemplation of Jesus himself, as her sister Mary has done.

Martha served a meal and Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume and dried them with her hair. his action is the same as what occurred in the home of Simon the Pharisee in Luke 7 by the same person.