The story of Mary and Martha reminds us that we must sit and listen at the feet of Jesus before we go and do. Only then can we have the renewed strength, courage and wisdom for that journey.

After all, Martha accuses Jesus of failing to live up to justice by allowing Mary to sit at his feet and then orders Our Lord to tell Mary to help. This is not how one interacts with the divine ...

Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. (John 11:1-6) ...