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4 sty 2022 · Martha is a significant New Testament figure, a personal friend of Jesus, and someone with whom many women today identify. She lived in Bethany with her sister, Mary , and her brother, Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead (John 11:1–15, 43–44).
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
"Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:41-42) Why is Jesus telling Martha this? Jesus is clarifying an important lesson regarding our consciousness. What does it mean?
16 lip 2022 · In today’s gospel reading (Luke 10:38-42), we are introduced to Martha, who just might be the patron saint of this 21 st century. Martha was “worried and distracted by many things,” 2,000 years ago. Before TVs. Before cell phones. Before social media.
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
29 mar 2017 · Martha is first introduced in Luke 10:38-42 when Jesus visits her home and her sister Mary. Martha, burdened with household chores, expresses concern about Mary not helping. Jesus responds, highlighting the importance of Mary’s choice to sit at His feet and learn.
Martha was so worried about household tasks that she lost sight of Jesus' presence. This can apply to our own lives when we often get distracted by tasks, worldly concerns, and many schedules (even in church!) and fail to pay attention to the most important things.
