This week we reflect on Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Taken in isolation, Martha gets a rap for being busy and distracted even though the things she is busy with are good things to do. Mary gets accolades from Jesus and yet always sitting at the feet of Jesus does not really seem like an answer either.
We consider the role of action and reflection together, inspired by the pairing of this story with the story of the ‘Good Samaritan’ immediately before in Luke’s gospel.
Sermon Sunday July 18th, 2010 (pdf)
St. David’s Uniting Church, Oakleigh
Rev. Arnie Wierenga