Women play an important role in the Scriptures. Granted, this role is often in quiet
and behind the scenes ways, but is essential nonetheless.
Luke
reports in his Gospel: “Accompanying
him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured
of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom
seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward
Chuza, Susanna,
and many others who provided for them out of their
resources.”
What
Mary Magdalene, Joanna and Susanna actually did to serve the Lord is not made
clear. But these women played an
essential role in Jesus’ ministry as they “provided
for them out of their resources.”
We often forget that Jesus—even though he was God—still needed to eat,
get laundry done and have a place to stay. These women provided for such practical needs.
I
see you Sisters of St. Scholastica acting in similar ways. As a monastery, you are in a sense
hidden from the world. The good
work you do often goes unnoticed as it is done quietly and humbly. Never lose sight of how important your
work and prayers are for our community, Church and world.
The
greatest disciple ever was a woman—Mary.
Yet she is quoted only twice in the Scriptures in her Magnificat and
Fiat. Mary is the eminent model
that we can do great things in quiet ways.
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