For homemaking, hospitality, cooking, or overwhelming responsibilities
St. Martha
Feast dayJuly 29Often sought forHomemakers, cooks, hospitality workers, and servants
Find another saintBiography source: Franciscan MediaArtwork: Johannes Vermeer · Public domain
The life of this saint
Martha welcomed Jesus into her home in Bethany and confessed faith in him before the raising of her brother Lazarus. The Gospels show both her active service and her growing trust in Christ.
Why Catholics ask for this saint’s intercession
She understands the pressure of serving many needs at once and points busy households toward the presence of Jesus in the middle of ordinary work.
Ask for intercession
A prayer with St. Martha
St. Martha, friend of Jesus and faithful servant, intercede for me in the work of this home. Ask God to give me patience, order, generosity, and rest when responsibilities feel heavy. Help me serve with love without losing sight of Christ’s presence. Amen.
