Over the centuries, the story of Jesus in the house of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) was often misinterpreted as exalting the life of spiritual contemplation and minimizing a life of action.

Holiday gatherings can be difficult. 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 ...

The saints we celebrate today had that opportunity. We know that Jesus encounters Mary, Martha and Lazarus on at least three occasions during his ministry. Once when Jesus reminded Martha about ...