Galilean Women Follow Jesus

Today's Reflections

                                                                  

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Lk 8:1-3

¹[Jesus] journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve ²and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, ³Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.

Reflection:

Women who provided for them out of their resources. I often say lightheartedly that these verses show that Jesus founded the institution of the church “manangs” (women who serve in the Church).

Jesus accepts as his collaborators and supporters women like Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many others. Ever since that time, women have been collaborating in the work of evangelization. They have always been part of the mission of Jesus, starting with Mary, his Mother.

Women have a human and Christian dignity equal to men. They are to be regarded in the Church not as inferior, and even less as objects, but as valuable co-workers who build up the Church by their faith, first of all, and also by their loving service. In fact, in our times women evangelizers by far outnumber men preachers.

Thank God for Christian women!