Gospel Luke 10:38-42 Martha works; Mary listens Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by myself? Please tell her to help me.’ But the Lord answered: ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.’  Reflection Martha’s devotion is expressed through service, yet her anxiety distracts her from the Guest’s truly essential presence. We often mirror Martha, consumed by the frantic tasks of life, feeling resentful when others seem idle. However, Jesus gently reminds us that while service is valuable, communion with Him is fundamental. Mary chose to be fully present, prioritizing the ...