The Bible does not specify the birth order of siblings Martha, Mary and Lazarus, but I just feel in my bones that Martha was the oldest sister. (It takes one to know one.) Today’s Gospel reading is a ...

One of the most interesting relationships in the Bible is that of Martha, Mary and Lazarus of Bethany with our Lord. Clearly their relationship was special because it is mentioned in all four of the ...

COMMENTARY: When I run to adoration, I’m like Martha in my zeal and desire to be with Jesus. While sitting before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, I’m like Mary by choosing the better part … Mosaic ...

July 29 is the feast day of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. It’s a relatively new feast day, having been implemented fewer than three years ago. You may remember these siblings — especially since they ...

The Rev. Michael Heath, of Fayetteville, is a licensed mental health counselor and a United Church of Christ minister. Holiday gatherings can be difficult. The biblical story of Mary and Martha (Luke ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the siblings the combined feast day of July 29. A decree from the Congregation for ...

Mortals’ greatest fear is the fear of death. Lazarus Lives gives assurance that Jesus has all power over death. Jesus mourns Lazarus’ death and His friends witness the deep love He has for His friends ...