Two Turtledoves, or two young Pigeons
In ancient times, after a woman gave birth, she was to bring an offering to the temple for her purification. Mary’s offering was that of a poor person.
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A woman anoints Jesus with pure nard
A woman poured costly perfume on Jesus Christ. It was her way of repenting. The Lord Jesus forgave her. This is not Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.
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Rahab is a Hero of the Faith
Rahab was a Gentile woman and a sex worker. Thanks to her, the Hebrew people captured the city of Jericho. The Bible lauds her as a hero of the faith.
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A Female Deacon in the New Testament
Phoebe was a Deacon of the church at Cenchreae in Corinth. Paul introduces her as his chosen emissary to the Church in Rome.
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The Song of Bernadette – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after seeing a movie called The Song of Bernadette.
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Lancing an Abscess
[Adventures in Faith: India; 1991] We met a homeless woman with a huge wound on the side of her face. We took her to a hospital for treatment. The results were explosive.
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Catherine of Siena
Catherine of Siena is an outstanding figure of the medieval era. She was a mystic, author, stigmatist, saint, and Doctor of the Church.
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A Dying Woman
[Adventures in Faith: India; 1991] I was doing volunteer work at a hospital. One day I found an elderly couple lying on the pavement. They were dying. The woman’s death was imminent.
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The Life of Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences.
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Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich (circa 1342 to circa 1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics.