Loving Father,
in your kindness you gave us the holy siblings Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
as examples of faith, hospitality, and friendship with Christ.
Like Martha, may we serve you eagerly in the ordinary tasks of daily life.
Like Mary, may we choose the better part, sitting at your Son’s feet in prayer.
Like Lazarus, may we trust in your promise of new life,
knowing that you call us each by name.
Help us to welcome Christ into our hearts and homes,
and to recognize him in the face of each person we meet.
May our lives reflect your love,
and may we grow ever closer to Jesus, who is the Resurrection and the Life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.