Women of God

 (This post is going to beat the record) 

I was reading the Mass readings this morning and while reading the Gospel, I remembered 2 years ago that was the first early morning Mass I went to by myself. I was trying to go to Mass on weekdays before work, and upon reading the Gospel reading I was encouraged when the priest emphasized the importance of women in the Gospel and how they stayed close to Christ, on their journey and walk of faith. 

"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 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."

At that time, it made me think of how I could be that woman of faith and stay united to God, and even of my sister Susie who had just moved out about a month prior and thinking about our times together and growing in faith. Going to Mass that morning, I felt eager and encouraged to make Mass a regular part of my schedule even if I would have to sacrifice a bit and wake up early when it was still dark outside. And I'm glad I did, it's the best thing I decided to do as all other decisions have come from it.