Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Martha nomine (Lk. 10:38)


 

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we still isolate ourselves at home to follow the health protocol of the government. We do not go outside but work from home. Rather than blaming and cursing this situation, we should light the candle and use the opportunity to make our life grow.

Today’s gospel talks about two figures, Martha and Mary, as a comparison of two kinds of human behavior. Each of them shows two values completing each other. Martha is a symbol of a person who likes working while Mary is a symbol of a person who prefers to pray.

Work and prayer must walk together in our daily life. Working without praying or praying without labor is fruitless. Therefore, Jesus asks us to get these two values and use them in our life. The grace of our Lord can help us if we accept it.

During this pandemic, let us welcome Jesus at home and in our hearts like Martha, then listen to Him like Mary. May God always dwell in our hearts and help to balance our work and prayer.

By Fr. Aris Mada, SVD

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