Today we hear the familiar story of Martha and Mary. When Jesus visited their home, Martha busied herself preparing a meal, while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, listening to Him. As Martha worked, she became frustrated that Mary was not helping. Finally, she complained to Jesus, asking Him to tell Mary to help her.

But Jesus gently corrected Martha, saying she was anxious and worried about many things, while Mary had chosen “the better part,” which would not be taken from her.

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If we were in Martha’s place, how would we respond? Would we become defensive, or would we reflect on Jesus’ words and examine our priorities?

Today Jesus asks each of us: What comes first in your life? Looking at how we spend our time can help answer that question. Do we make time for the people we love and for prayer, or are we too busy and distracted?

In our fast-paced world, it is easy to lose focus. Today Jesus invites us to spend time with Him. Will we accept His invitation, or will we let busyness get in the way?