Martha and Mary

Earlier this week, we celebrated the feast of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus. These three figures appear multiple times throughout the Gospel, but perhaps one of their more famous stories is when Jesus visits and teaches in their home. Martha is busy serving at table while her sister Mary is listening attentively to Jesus teaching. Martha complains to Jesus about Mary not helping, and Jesus responds that Mary has chosen the better part and that it would not be taken from her.