Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were siblings who lived in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem. They were close friends of Jesus. He often visited their home. Each sibling had a special relationship with Jesus.

Martha is known for her hospitality. She welcomed Jesus into her home and served Him with care. She sometimes worried too much about the details. But Jesus gently reminded her to focus on what truly mattered.

Mary, Martha’s sister, showed her love for Jesus in a different way. She sat at His feet and listened to His teachings. She also anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. This act showed her deep love and respect for Him.

Lazarus, their brother, was also loved by Jesus. When Lazarus fell ill and died, Jesus performed a great miracle. He raised Lazarus from the dead. This event showed Jesus’ power over life and death.

Saint Martha was known for her hospitality. She welcomed Jesus into her home. She worked hard to make everything perfect for Him. She wanted everything to be just right.

Martha sometimes got overwhelmed with her tasks. One time, she asked Jesus to tell her sister Mary to help her. Jesus gently told Martha that Mary had chosen the better part by listening to Him. This taught Martha to focus on what really matters.

Martha was also a woman of faith. When her brother Lazarus died, she believed Jesus could help. Even when Lazarus was in the tomb, Martha trusted Jesus and professed her faith in him. She believed in His power.

Martha’s story reminds us to balance our work with our faith. It teaches us to trust Jesus and focus on what is truly important. Martha showed love through her service, but she learned to also listen and believe.

Saint Mary was the sister of Martha and Lazarus. She loved to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to Him. Mary valued His words and teachings. She showed her love by paying close attention to Jesus.

One day, Mary did something very special. She took expensive perfume and anointed Jesus’ feet. Then, she wiped His feet with her hair. This act of love and respect was noticed by everyone present.

Some people did not understand Mary’s actions. They thought the perfume should have been sold to help the poor. But Jesus defended Mary. He said she had done a beautiful thing for Him. This showed how much Jesus valued her love and devotion.

Mary’s story teaches us the importance of listening to Jesus and showing our love for Him. She reminds us to take time to be with Jesus and learn from Him. Mary’s example encourages us to put Jesus first in our lives.

Saint Lazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary. He lived in Bethany and was a close friend of Jesus. One day, Lazarus became very sick. His sisters sent word to Jesus, asking Him to come and help.

Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters very much. But He did not come right away. Instead, Jesus waited for two days. When He finally arrived, Lazarus had already died and was in the tomb for four days.

Jesus went to the tomb of Lazarus and wept. He asked for the stone to be rolled away. Then He called out, “Lazarus, come out!” Lazarus came out, alive and well. This miracle showed Jesus’ power over death.

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Lazarus’ story teaches us about faith and trust in Jesus. Even when things seem hopeless, Jesus can bring new life. Lazarus reminds us that Jesus is always with us, even in the hardest times.

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were close friends of Jesus. Their lives show us important lessons about faith and love. Lazarus was brought back to life by Jesus. Mary loved to listen to Jesus and learn from Him. Martha showed her love by serving Jesus.

Their stories teach us to have strong faith and to focus on growing closer to Jesus. We can learn to love and serve Jesus better by following their examples. We can also ask for their prayers as we try to live holy lives.

The feast day of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus is July 29. It used to be just for Saint Martha. But on January 26, 2021, Pope Francis made it a day to honor all three siblings.

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