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Women in the Old Testament: Queen Vashti
Found at the beginning of the Book of Esther, the story of Queen Vashti has largely been overshadowed by the
Women in the Old Testament: Judith
The book of Judith is a carefully crafted work that combines a good story with a powerful theological punch. The
Women in the Old Testament: Sarah, the Daughter of Raguel
The Book of Tobit is not one of the best known books of the Bible, not least, I suppose, because
Women in the Old Testament: The Queen of Sheba
1 Kings 10:1-13.The visit of the Queen of Sheba from afar to King Solomon to hear his wisdom has been
Women in the Old Testament: Abishag the Shunammite
Abishag the Shunammite makes her appearance in the twilight years of King David’s life: a young woman, she cherishes and
Women in the Old Testament: Bathsheba
Bathsheba ('daughter of the oath') is one of only five women to be mentioned, albeit indirectly as 'the wife of
Women in the Old Testament: Hannah
The story of Hannah, found in the first book of Samuel, is both moving and inspiring. The wife of Elkanah,
Women in the Old Testament: Ruth
Thus far Godzdogz's series on the women of the Old Testament has often had cause to draw attention to the
15th August – The Assumption of Our Lady
Readings: Apoc 11: 19a, 12: 1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45; 1 Cor 15: 20-27; Lk 1: 39-56What is the significance of
Women in the OT: Naomi – widow and match-maker
Naomi is a major character in the Book of Ruth. This short book is an endearingly told account of how
Solemnity of Our Holy Father St Dominic
We Dominicans have not always been very good at promoting devotion to Our Holy Father St Dominic: that’s why our
Feast of the Transfiguration
Terror is truly a natural, human response to the Transfiguration. Peter, James and John are confronted with the blinding glory