Tuesday 7 October 2025
Our Lady of the Rosary
Jonah 3:1-10. If you, O Lord, laid bare our guilt, who could endure it? – Ps 129(130):1-4, 7-8. Luke 10:38-42.
Martha welcomed him into her house . . . Mary listened to him
This is surely a classic story of graciousness and hospitality. It was Martha, the worker, who first invited Jesus into their home. It was Mary, the listener, who sat, undistracted, giving her full attention to their visitor. She recognised the wealth in being in his presence. Similarly, to spend time in prayer in the silence of God’s presence, without distraction brings us a priceless serenity.
Still, Martha’s practicality is not to be shunned. It is important too. Both roles are important when we attend to our guests. Do I give my guests my undivided attention? Do I attend responsibly to my tasks? Is my prayer all asking, or is there time to just sit and listen to the spirit within? We need to know the time for action and the time for contemplation.
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