Mary of Bethany on the other hand, though of a poor background, living at home with her brother and sister, maligned by those around her, rejected by others because she was not married and criticised by her sister because she wanted to spend time with Jesus, is the one who in our story today shows by her generosity true nobility.  A humble nobility to which all of us wealthy or hard-pressed, Well-educated or not able to complete schooling may aspire.