Many people think of prayer as something that is said. But prayer is better understood as paying attention to God.

On Trinity 5 in Year C, the gospel reading is the very well-known and widely misread story of Martha and Mary in Luke ...

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, by Jan Brueghel the Younger, and Peter Paul Rubens, 1628, © National Gallery Dublin, ...

This Sunday's readings show hospitality to strangers remains an important part of life. We should be attentive to our guest, Jesus, when we hear his Word, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her'" (Luke 10:38-42). This story is about the meeting between Jesus and two sisters named Martha and Mary.

When Martha complains, Jesus says: “Mary chose the better part, and it will not be taken from her.” The anointing at Bethany gives us even more insight into Mary.

Jesus loves both Martha and Mary, and he blesses them both even as he acknowledges Mary’s decision to make him the one thing necessary.

The biblical story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10: 38-42) offers an important lesson for those who struggle with the stress that comes from family and social gatherings at this time of year.

It’s easy to overlook Martha’s virtuous qualities in this Sunday’s Gospel: her honesty, frankness, diligence, thoughtfulness, ...

Jesus does not insist to Martha, when she (indirectly) attacks her sister, that she leave Mary alone. Martha’s work is coming from anxiety and worry. She is burdened.

God wants to dwell with each of us personally, intimately -- as the mysterious guests once visited Abraham's tent, as Jesus once entered the home of Mary and Martha. By his hospitality in this ...

How do we find the time to love the Lord and love our neighbor and get done what we need to do?