We live in a distracted age. There is always something more to do. For many of us, life can seem like an endless set of tasks. Sometimes, we get disappointed with Jesus because we don't think he's giving us enough help in getting the tasks done. Yet, the bible makes it clear that this isn't what Jesus came to do. Jesus invites us to follow his priorities, rather than inviting his help to fulfill our priorities. In today's sermon, Fr. Stephen reflects on the story of Mary & Martha from the Gospel of Luke. These two sisters are examples of the right way to set priorities and the wrong way to set them. They provide a good challenge for us to look to Jesus to put our priorities right.

Scripture Reference: Luke 10:38-42

Preached on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 21, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights

• This story is the second half of Jesus' answer to the question asked last week
• Good Samaritan showed us what loving neighbour looks like
• This story shows us what love of God looks like
• Not a story about clergy being better than others
• A story about making time in life to ask Jesus what is important
• A story about responding to this even when it means setting aside things we value

Further Reading/Viewing

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard. A play and movie about two minor characters caught up in a bigger story

Hamlet by William Shakespeare. A famous play about a Danish prince obsessed with his father's death.

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