Friday September 22, 2023

The women who accompanied Jesus

Jesus made his way through towns and villages preaching, and proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve, as well as certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and ailments:

Whatever became of Mary Magdalene, Joanna and Susanna? You know it is not a minor detail that they are mentioned by name. Paper and ink were too expensive in those days for minor details. These prominent women provided out of their own resources for Jesus and his disciples. I believe they were not just helping in the background. Heck when he rose from the dead he appeared to Mary Magdalene. Remember that story? She realizes it was him and like in a movie she jumps on him and would not let go.

Anyway the ministry of women in the church goes back to Christ himself. In fact I do not want this to be about that fight. Do you know that by your contribution to your church you are participating in a major role in building God consciousness. Thank you to all of you whose names will never be known but have literally carried out church on your shoulders. I love you!!!