It's approaching summer time, which means parties and picnics, so for all of those having company, pray to St. Martha, patroness of Hostesses! Lived from ? to about 80 A.Dish
Hometown: Bethany, Judea
Feast Day: July 29th
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany, all the friends of Jesus. She is most known for her role as hostess in her own household, doing the work around the house while her sister Mary and others were listening to Jesus, but Jesus tells her that Mary was in the right in listening to him. In the gospel of John, Martha also was the one who told Jesus that she believed he was the Messiah and the one who would save the world. For more information:
https://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/M/stmartha.asp
St. Martha, thank you for your example of faith and trust. Please be with us as we welcome guests into our own homes and teach us to listen and trust in Jesus while having company over.
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