The biblical story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10: 38-42) offers an important lesson for those who struggle with the stress that comes from family and social gatherings at this time of year.

A Reflection for the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. She said to him, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world." ...

When Lazarus died and Jesus arrived on the scene, both Mary and Martha were understand upset. They both told Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21, 32).