Gospel Note
Luke's positioning of this vignette would suggest that it is a further commentary on the twofold law of love (v. 27), perhaps intended to balance the activism implied in the Good Samaritan story (vv. 30-35). The contrast in the present story, however, is not really between Martha's activity and Mary's inactivity, but between the former's distraction and annoyance because of temporal cares and the latter's discipleship and attentiveness to eternal things.

Liturgical Color
Green

Suggested Hymns
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