Daily Gospel

Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

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John 11:19-27

Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary
to comfort them about their brother [Lazarus, who had died].
When Martha heard that Jesus was coming,
she went to meet him;
but Mary sat at home.
Martha said to Jesus,
“Lord, if you had been here,
my brother would not have died.
But even now I know that whatever you ask of God,
God will give you.”
Jesus said to her,
“Your brother will rise.”
Martha said to him,
“I know he will rise,
in the resurrection on the last day.”
Jesus told her,
“I am the resurrection and the life;
whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,
and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
Do you believe this?”
She said to him, “Yes, Lord.
I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God,
the one who is coming into the world.”

The Gospel of the Lord,

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

ReflectionReflection Guide

Martha was grieving the loss of her brother Lazarus, yet she still went out to meet Jesus. She honestly expressed her sorrow, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." Instead of rebuking her, Jesus led her to a deeper hope by declaring, "I am the resurrection and the life." Faith does not mean we will always understand God's timing, but it gives us confidence that He is present even in our darkest moments.

We all experience losses, disappointments, and prayers that seem unanswered. Like Martha, we can bring our questions and our pain to Jesus without fear. He meets us where we are and invites us to trust Him beyond what we can see. The same Lord who called Lazarus to new life continues to offer hope to every heart that believes in Him. Even when the road ahead is uncertain, we can hold on to His promise that life in Him is stronger than death and hope is greater than despair.

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