But the Lord answered, “Martha, Martha, you worry and are troubled about many things, whereas only one
thing is needed. Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Read: Abraham plays host to the triune God. Paul speaks of the sufferings he has endured in order to preach
the mystery of Christ. Jesus declares that being at his feet, listening to him is a higher vocation.

Reflect: Bishop Pedro Casaldàliga was a fiery Claretian missionary bishop who cared for the indigenous people
of Amazonian Brazil. When he died at the age of 92, the way his body was laid out in the casket was revealing:
with naked feet and an open Bible kept just above them. They summed up his life: the feet that walked the earth,
fired by the Word of God. Those specialized in alternative medicine tell us that every part of our body is represented
on our feet. The feet carry the footprint of one’s soul. The worship of the feet is a ritual in many cultures. Mother Mary
stood at the feet of the Crucified. Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. What can be a greater vocation than sit at
the feet of Christ, lean on him, fix the gaze on his face, and listen to his word! Indeed, both Marys chose the better part!

Pray: Your prayer today is the act below.

Act: Sit at the foot of the Cross, fix your gaze on the Crucified, and listen to him.

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