Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
So what is Martha to do? Sit down too, and let the stew boil over? If she also rests at Jesus’ feet, who is going to serve?
John J. Pilch
In the gender-based division of space in this culture, it is very likely Mary: she is sitting with Jesus in an area reserved for men.
All that contemplatives want to do is to sit at the feet of the Lord—to read, pray, and give themselves up to contemplating God is their whole desire.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
In Luke’s scene of hospitality, the primary guest is again called “Lord”—this time, the Lord Jesus. But here the focus is on the behavior of the hosts.
Reginald H. Fuller
Colossians and Ephesians speak of perfection as a goal toward which Christians should progress on their earthly pilgrimage.