October 8, 2013 (Tuesday) Gospel: Lk. 10:38-42 "Martha and Mary" Reflection: MARY HAS CHOSEN THE BETTER PART. What is more important than working for the Lord, as Martha does in the Gospel? It is the Lord Himself! It may seem strange, but oftentimes the greatest competitor of the Lord in our hearts is the work we do for Him. Pope John Paul II had reason to tell a group of religious, "Do not be so taken up by the work of the Lord that you forget the Lord of the work." Thus, Mary is praised for paying attention to the one thing necessary - the Lord Himself. However, people who habitually give time to listening to the Lord and just being with Him in prayer are not likely to lose sight of the Lord even when they are busy doing work for Him. Response: Be a contemplative in action! Source: 365 Days with the Lord (Copyright/All Rights Reserved 2013)
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