Catholic Daily Reflections: Friends of Our Lord — Wednesday, July 29, 2026My Catholic Life! Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were siblings and close friends of Jesus. Whether we are more like Martha or Mary, Jesus invites us to draw near to Him and to trust that He is “the Resurrection and the Life.” [21] Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. [22] And even now I know that whatever You ask from God, God will give You."