Christianity Jesus shares important lesson during meeting with Martha and Mary: 'Chillax,' says South Carolina priest The Lord gave a key lesson not only to Martha but to all Christians, says ...

You know the story of the sisters Martha and Mary. They opened their home to Jesus as He was passing through town. Mary chose ...

Jesus loves both Martha and Mary, and he blesses them both even as he acknowledges Mary’s decision to make him the one thing necessary.

‘In the household of Bethany,’ said Cardinal Robert Sarah in the decree for today’s feast, ‘the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship of Martha, Mary and Lazarus.’ ...

There is an epidemic going on today that robs people of peace and joy, and it shortens our lives by years. I am not talking ...

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.

When Jesus comes to visit their village, sisters Martha and Mary welcome him in opposite ways. Martha, ever dutiful, has taken on the role of hostess.

Jesus relates to both Martha and Mary as their teacher or rabbi, and they are both his disciples. Finally, John shows Martha to be a person of faith seeking understanding.

Mary is loving God not by serving others, and not even by serving Jesus in the sort of activity that consumed Martha. She was simply resting and listening. She was taking delight in Jesus, enjoying ...

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.