What did Jesus really mean when He said Mary had “chosen the better part”? And what does that mean for Catholic women who are constantly doing—hosting, serving, mothering, working—often with a side of anxiety and overwhelm?

In this episode of The Catholic Woman Podcast, host Marie Hanson talks with Sarah McKenzie, a Catholic wife, mom of eight, and registered therapeutic counsellor, about the Gospel story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) and how it speaks to our identity, our anxiety, and our relationship with Jesus.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why the Martha & Mary passage can feel painful for “doer” personalities

• The difference between doing mode and being mode with God

• How anxiety and perfectionism keep us from receiving the Lord’s presence

• A beautiful image of Our Lady praying while working in the home

• Identity lies we pick up as children and how they burden our hearts

• What faith-integrated parts work is and how it helps us heal with Jesus

• How to speak identity into our kids in healthier, more truthful ways

• The deep human need to be delighted in, by God and by others

Connect with Sarah McKenzie

• Website: Mountain View Therapy

• Email: [email protected]

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