The Lords Prayer is such a staple in our lives as Catholics, that it is easy to take it for granted. We pray these words at every single Mass and automatically know the place that we pray the Our Father in the liturgy. But, sometimes we say the words as a matter of routine without giving it very much thought. This tiny jewel of a prayer speaks volumes though, if you take the time to really reflect on it.
Laura Kazlas
Mary Has Chosen the Better Part
Paul became a saint, but he had many imperfect moments in his life. The same is true with Martha in today’s gospel. Jesus called attention to one of her faults, in front of Mary. To this day, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Martha is what Jesus said to her: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”
You Shall Love the Lord Your God and Your Neighbor as Yourself
In today’s gospel, a scholar of the law asked Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life? Before he answered the scholar’s question, Jesus replied to him on his level, in a way that he could relate to: “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” In other words …