Theme: Which is more important, religious duty or religious zeal, the doer or the worshiper?

Summary: A talk show with Martha and Mary going at it about which is right, religious duty or religious zeal. This sketch leads right into the Sermon.

Playing Time: 3 minutes

Setting: A TV studio

Props: Microphone

Costumes: Dress appropriate for church

Time:The present

Cast:
Phil Dennehy -- host
Mary
Martha -- her sister
Lazarus -- their brother
Dr. Fitznour -- an expert

(THERE IS A PANEL OF FOUR PEOPLE SEATED ON THE STAGE)

PHIL DENNEHY: (STANDING WITH MICROPHONE) Both these ladies spend time on their knees. Which one of these sisters is doing the worthwhile duty? Meet Mary. Mary spends time on her knees praying. And this is Mary's sister, Martha. Martha also spends time on her knees, but …