Galatians 1:13-24; Psalm 139; Luke 10:38-42
The Gospel reading presents us with one of the encounters Jesus had with Martha and Mary. While Jesus was in their house Martha was distracted with much serving and Mary was attentive to him. “Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her”, Jesus said.
Martha’s distraction continues in many of us today. Oftentimes, Church functionaries are so distracted all in the name of serving during the liturgy. Some Church wardens, Altar servers and the likes are so busy that they dont listen to God’s word. Beloved, if we don’t listen we cannot serve well.
In the first reading, up until the point of his encounter with Christ, Paul was zealously pursuing his own agenda. Beloved, we may end up doing our own will if we don’t listen to Christ. “Lord not my will but your will be done.”
St Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
Let us pray
Lord Jesus Christ, help us to do your will. We want to always do those things that God created us to do and therefore gain your love and the best part. Amen
