Martha, Mary, and the Better Part - Asian Journal News
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Martha, Mary, and the Better Part - Asian Journal News
It’s easy to overlook Martha’s virtuous qualities in this Sunday’s Gospel: her honesty, frankness, diligence, thoughtfulness, caring nature, and hospitality. She is portrayed as an anxious woman worried about many things, but in reality, she may simply be concerned about ensuring that Jesus, their guest, is well cared for—making sure he is well-fed and rested. Moreover, it’s easy to judge…
In a Gospel That Offers a Beautiful Portrait of Prayer, Jesus Reminds Us to Choose the Better Part
Zvonimir Atletic Art depicts Christ in the house of Mary and Martha in the Church of St. Matthew in Stitar, Croatia. Many people think of prayer as something that is said. But prayer is better understood as paying attention to God
Did Jesus relegate Martha for serving? No. In the story of Martha and Mary—two women with authority in their own homes, without men—both embody essential values: hospitality and discipleship. "'The better part' is not given by a state of life but by fulfilling the prophecy and priesthood of the Lord Jesus in the history we live," writes theologian Consuelo Vélez, in a contemporary reading of the Gospel free of gender stereotypes, for the series …
The five films we will present to understand the Gospel of Jesus are open windows for the essence of Christianity and for the impact of the words of Jesus Christ. With the help of the seventh art, many spectators can grasp the sounds of the Gospel which texts and studies alone cannot transmit. These long shows experiences, emotions and... The post Five films to understand the Gospel of Jesus appeared first on The Antagnonist.
When they were on their way, Jesus entered a village, and a woman named Martha received him into her house. Martha had a sister named Mary who, sitting next to Jesus’ feet, listened to his word. Martha, who was very busy serving, approached Jesus and said: “Lord, do you not worry that my sister will let me serve alone? You have to tell her to help me!” Jesus replied: “Martha! Martha, you worry and worry about many things, but one is necessary. M…
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