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• In today's reading from Genesis, Abraham offers hospitality with the generosity typical of a nomadic chief.
• Even though the guests were unknown, Abraham entertained them lavishly.
• Through this, he earned the satisfaction of having entertained the Lord who had come to repeat his promise of a son to Abraham.

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• The Letter to the Colossians presents a third image of discipleship.
• Paul was portrayed as a prisoner who suffered for preaching the good news of Christ.
• He had become a minister of the Word.

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• In today's Gospel story, Martha exercised the role expected of women in her culture when she entertained her guest.
• Mary assumed the role of the disciple.
• The story illustrated that Christian discipleship was open to both men and women.