Welcoming Jesus At Home With Martha Mary And Lazarus

Send us Fan MailA single line from Scripture can stop you in your tracks: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” That love isn’t sentimental or distant. It’s the kind of divine friendship that sits at a real table, listens to real worries, and even weeps at a real graveside. We walk into Bethany to see what happens when Christ is welcomed not as a stranger, but as the beloved guest.We reflect on Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus as three faces of Catholic discipleship. Martha shows the holiness of hospitality and the dignity of service when it’s rooted in faith rather than anxiety. Mary reminds us that the “better part” is still available: quiet prayer, Scripture, and Eucharistic adoration where we learn to receive Jesus before we try to do everything for him. Together, they teach a balance that so many of us crave in daily life: action that stays recollected, and contemplation that bears fruit in charity.Then Bethany turns toward grief and hope. At Lazarus’ tomb, Jesus enters human sorrow with compassion, and his command to “come forth” becomes a sign of resurrection for every believer. We talk about what this means for suffering, for trust when prayers feel delayed, and for living with Eucharistic hope when life feels heavy.If you want practical Catholic spirituality that brings the Gospel home, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find their way to Bethany.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...