When we encounter God, what is our response? Do we listen carefully? Do we try to do something to serve Him? Or both? We hear the reactions of Abraham and Mary and Martha today. How are they different? How are they similar?

Note that Scripture readings are from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition, Copyright Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., used with permission. Commentary copyright Peter Kreeft, published by Word on Fire, used with permission.