Martha or Mary? How to Choose the Better Part | Alive 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 10:38–42)

In this week’s Sunday Homily prep, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Gospel of Luke 10:38–42 — the timeless story of Martha and Mary.

 

What does it really mean to “choose the better part”? Fr. Meyer shares powerful insights on silence, contemplative prayer, and the need to simply be with Jesus — just as Mary did.

 

📚 Book Recommendations:

• Prayer Primer by Fr. Thomas Dubay

• Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay (based on St. Teresa of Avila & St. John of the Cross)

 

🌟 Ready to go deeper in your spiritual life? Learn how the contemplative life isn’t just for monks and nuns — it’s for YOU.

 

🎯 Challenge: Turn off your phone. Visit an unlocked church or adoration chapel. Sit in silence for 10 minutes. Be with God.

 

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🗣️ Discussion questions available below or at allsaintscatholic.net.