As Martha in today’s Gospel, we are often worried about the many things of daily life. Indeed these matters need attention. But let us not forget, that the “better part” of life and the most important matters of life are those of the spiritual life. We need more often and ever more attentively to sit at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ, to learn from His Holy Word and to eat of His Body and Blood in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. After this, all things will find their proper proportion and purpose.
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only ONE thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10:42)