17. Lk 8: 1-3

Lk 8: 1-3: Women could not become disciples of a rabbi and so also of Jesus. But several women took Jesus’ words and attitude as a call to freedom. They joined Jesus’ followers and became witness and supporters of his ministry. Later they would be honoured witnesses of his death and resurrection. Here we have a fundamental testimony to the freedom which the Gospel brings to people in different cultures.