Martha and Mary
Luke 10:38-42
Jesus came to Martha’s house. Her sister Mary sat and listened to him, while Martha worked alone. When Martha complained, Jesus told her that Mary had chosen the better part. Luke 10:38-42
The story, in plain words
Jesus was on a journey and came to a village. Luke 10:38
There a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:38
Martha had a sister named Mary. Luke 10:39
Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to what he was saying. Luke 10:39 Meanwhile, Martha was very busy getting everything ready. Luke 10:40 Then Martha came to Jesus. She…
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Luke 10:38-42
38Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord’s feet, heard his word. 40But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me. 41And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: 42But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
To talk about together
- How do you think Martha felt, working alone?
- What do you think Jesus meant when he said only one thing is needed?
- For the child: have you ever been so busy that you did not listen to someone you love?