For one does not come from many, but many from one. The things which were made, are many, He who made them is One. God made them all. Much serving is necessary for the refreshment of our bodies. Because we hunger, and thirst.
Mercy is necessary for the miserable.
She sat at the feet of our Head. The more lowlily she sat, the more amply did she receive. For the water flows together to the low hollows of the valley, runs down from the risings of the hill. The Lord then did not blame Martha's work, but distinguished between their services. Already hath Mary chosen this for herself.