GOSPEL READING: LUKE 10:38-42
Mary sat at the feet of Jesus which denotes a close attention. Her mind was composed and she resolved to catch every word that Jesus delivered. (Like Paul was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel). Martha was not sitting at the feet and hence she was not composed or resolved to listen because she was distracted. Sitting and running around is equal to being attentive and distracted.
The disproportionate attention to worldly cares and pursuits is often the occasion of disturbance in families and of strife and contention among relations. Worldly business is a snare to us when it hinders us from serving God and getting good to our souls. Inordinate care or trouble about many things in this world is a common fault among Christ’s disciples; it is very displeasing to Christ, and that for which they often come under the rebukes of God.
இயேசுவின் காலடியில் அமர்ந்திருப்பது அவரோடு கொண்டுள்ள நெருக்கத்தையும்> ஆர்வத்தையும்> ஈடுபாட்டையும் காட்டுகிறது. பணிகள் புரிவதில் பரபரப்பாய் இருப்பது கவலைப்படுவதை குறிக்கிறது. உலகு சார்ந்த கவலைகள் இறைவனிடமிருந்து நம்மை பிரிக்கிறது அதேபோல் உறவுகளிமிருந்தும் பிரிக்கிறது (சகோதரிமேல் கோபம்> வெறுப்பு).
