Do you remember the old "Be Like Mike" commercials? They featured basketball star, Michael Jordan.

How were we to be like Mike? By drinking what Mike drinks – Gatorade! And in other commercials, we were told to be like Mike by wearing what Mike wears – Nike. And by eating what Mike eats –McDonalds.

Come on – we all know that this external stuff isn't important! So, who should we be like? Today's gospel presents two possibilities – Mary and Martha.

Mary takes an unusual posture for a woman of her time – one that only a disciple of Jesus would take. Mary sits at Jesus' feet and listens.

Martha takes on a more traditional role for women. She busies herself with serving Jesus and his companions.

So, who are we to imitate – Mary or Martha? Both! Be like Mary. Sit at the feet of Jesus. Be like Martha. Take action to serve God and others.