Mary of Bethany, her sister Martha, and their brother Lazarus were Jesuss dear friends. When Jesus came with his disciples to the familys house for dinner, Mary sat at the Lords feet, listening quietly and lovingly to his teaching. Martha, busy preparing the meal, was frustrated with her sister, but Jesus said Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.Feast Day: July 29Patronage: Contemplatives