Sunday, July 21, 2019

Homily: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time



This week we hear that all-too-familiar gospel of Martha and Mary.  The one with Martha running around and doing all the work while Mary remains seated at the foot of our Lord…and is told that Mary has chosen the better way. But this gospel is not one that was written necessarily to show that a contemplative life is superior to one that is filled with action….or that Jesus necessarily prefers prayer over the preparation of a meal.  So what is the deeper meaning of this story?  Check it out…


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