What Christian Hospitality Really Looks Like
(Hint: It's More Than Appetizers and a Clean House)

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(Hint: It's More Than Appetizers and a Clean House)
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When we think of hospitality, we often picture clean counters, a perfectly prepped appetizer spread, and a Pinterest-worthy entryway. But this week's episode of All Set for Sunday flips that idea on its head—and gives us something much deeper.

Mary, Martha, and… Cheese Curds?

On the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel gives us that iconic story of Mary and Martha—one sister running around doing all the things, the other sitting quietly at Jesus' feet. And if you’ve ever hosted a big family party or tried to wrangle a house full of kids while chatting with a guest, you probably relate to both sisters.

Our hosts Scott and Jeff, joined by Father Eric Johnson, unpack this Gospel in a way that’s funny, insightful, and seriously real-life.

👉 Spoiler: hospitality isn’t about doing everything—it’s about being present.

Abraham’s Hospitality and Ours
This week’s readings also feature Abraham welcoming three mysterious guests (hello, early Trinity symbol!) and Paul encouraging us to suffer with purpose. But tying it all together is this powerful truth:

Real hospitality sees the person in front of you.
It listens. It honors. It says, “You matter.”


Whether you're throwing a graduation open house or just trying to survive bedtime chaos, the call to Christian hospitality is the same: let others feel known and loved—because that’s exactly what Jesus does for us.

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