The Blessed Virgin Mary is the last and greatest woman mentioned in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus. From Mary we learn that God favors the humble, that the proper response to... read more →

Bathsheba is a character in the Bible who experienced deep suffering and pain. She didn’t cause her suffering, and she wasn’t being punished for her sins. And yet, she was... read more →

The story of Ruth, a Moabite widow, is filled with saving grace. It begins with famine that is followed by loss, grief, and the potential for absolute ruin, but it... read more →

Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy that spans all the way from Abraham to Jesus. It’s a long, tedious list of men’s names, but among them there are five women:... read more →