.with these, our sisters.

Today for Women's History Month I'm sharing this beautiful prayer I found by B. D’Arcy (I was actually searching for another prayer...I'll keep searching, but this one is beautiful nonetheless). 

Source: google.com via Jade on Pinterest

With Miriam, who with Moses and Aaron

led the people of Israel out of Egypt;

with Deborah, who judged the people of Israel

in truth and righteousness;

with Ruth, who was an example of faithfulness;

with Mary Magdalen, who first

brought the good news of the resurrection;

with Phoebe, deacon and leader of the early Church;

with Priscilla, who labored with Aquila

in the service of Christ;

with Dorcas, who spent herself doing good

and helping the poor;

with Mary the mother of Jesus,

who said “yes” with no holding back.

With these, our sisters,
We pray for women everywhere who see
their families divided,
their children sad;
we pray for women who against all odds
create a good place
for their families to live in;
we pray for women who,
when tempted to give up,
find new strength from their sisters
and go on. Amen.


(Excerpted from Living God’s Justice: Reflections and Prayers, compiled by The Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors, National Pastoral Life Center Editorial Board, St. Anthony Messenger Press).