st. martha of bethany

holy hostess (c. AD 84)

age unknown

feast day july 29

patronage serving, service, hotel workers

fun fact

According to legend, after Jesus' resurrection, Martha spread the gospel, journeying to Tarascon, France. There, she tamed a dragon-like creature called the Tarasque. She sprinkled it with holy water and tied her sash around its neck, saving the village.

prayer

Saint Martha, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may follow God's voice as I serve others, and that I may see the difference between distracting work and loving work.