I recall a conversation one morning in our RCIA group one year, about the Saint we chose for our Confirmation and was complaining that I didn’t get to choose one! In response, I remember someone saying, ‘that’s okay if you didn’t because you will find a Saint that resonates with you, or often your name is linked to one.’
Upon pondering that statement, there is one Saint who I can identify certain traits with and inspires me to continually re-shift my focus on Jesus. Okay, I know that all Saints do this but I have reasons which I will explain in bit later. Perhaps if I insert a passage, you may be able to guess who…
Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.”
The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.
There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”
Luke 40-42
Yes, St. Martha! I happen to have the very classic middle name of Martha and that passage speaks to my heart. I would say that my love language is expressed through serving others, and like Martha I can get caught up in serving others, rather than taking the time to be with them. And like St. Martha I know that I fret and worry too much about many little things, that in the big scheme of things, shouldn’t be worth losing sleep over (literally). Which is why, I could keep explaining why I am inspired and love St. Martha but this blog is one of the cases where I was moved to illustrate before I wrote.
So, my artwork (which probably gave it all away) is where I wanted to illustrate my portrayal of how Martha would have been feeling, perhaps flustered, anxious, agitated - feelings that I all too often visit. St. Martha reminds me of that dialogue exchanged between her and Jesus, where he encourages her to make space and listen to him. And I too, am reminded that when I feel like St. Martha did, to slow down and take time to truly be in his presence.
maya.
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