Martha, standing to the left and holding a basket of food, looks down at Jesus, and her raised eyebrows ask the question of Jesus that the text of Luke narrates. Mary, in contrast, sits at the ...

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.

Most likely, you are familiar with Mary and Martha. They were sisters. They were believers. And they were as opposite as day and night. We first meet them in Luke 10.

The episode narrated in Luke 10 takes place at the house of Mary and Martha. While enjoying their hospitality, Jesus takes the opportunity to continue his teaching ministry.

In Luke 10:38, Jesus and his disciples "came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him." The language suggests that Martha owned the house—not unlikely as women did own ...

“You are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing” (Luke 10:41). Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42 ...

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of South Carolina reflected on Luke 10:38-42 and the the lesson that Jesus Christ gives to Martha while visiting her home: "Relax and sit with me." ...

Invariably, Mary and Martha are snarling at one another, having been forever pitted against one another by the Gospel of Luke. Whether it is in their dress or the look on their faces, most artists ...

Sunday, July 17, is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; Colossians 1:24-28; and Luke 10:38-42. Some people, in reading this Gospel about Martha ...