Feast of Mary Martha and Lazarus. 1 John 4:7-16; John 11: 19-27

The three were friends of Jesus. And Jesus enjoyed visiting them. He felt comfortable spending time with them. Each of them has something to teach us in our Christians life. Martha is a model of service. She teaches us to offer our time and talents in the service of God and others. (Luke 10:38-42). Mary, in her turn, teaches us to seek a deeper relationship with God by listening actively to his word. She is the model of the contemplative disciple. As for Lazarus, the friend of Jesus, he points out the goal of our Christian life. Like him, we are witnesses of the resurrection. Jesus is not only a simple friend to us, but the Saviour who promises us eternal life. Faith in Christ, Jesus overcomes any limitation as well as death itself.

Jesus I trust in you

Fr. Georges sac